Vikram Solar CEO bags Bengal Entrepreneurship Award 2016

Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD and CEO, Vikram Solar, the globally recognized leading solar energy solutions provider today won The Bengal Entrepreneurship Award 2016 in the manufacturing sector. The Bengal Entrepreneurship Award is organized annually by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I). Dr. Amit Mitra, Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Commerce & Industries, West Bengal presented the award at a ceremony held today.

Dr Amit Mitra handing over the award to Mr Samujjal Ganguly (Vikram Solar)

Three successful entrepreneurs were adjudged and awarded as best entrepreneurs each from the manufacturing, service and start-up sectors.

The Bengal Entrepreneurship Recognition initiative is undertaken to identify and reward entrepreneurs of West Bengal who have outstanding entrepreneurial vision irrespective of their size, capital and competencies and who are instrumental in the socio-economic development of the state. The aim of the initiative is to encourage dynamic, sustainable and forward thinking entrepreneurs of West Bengal, who are contributing to the development of the State’s economy.

Speaking on the win, Mr Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD and CEO, Vikram Solar, commented: “It is a proud moment and we are elated to receive this award. This is a noteworthy milestone for all of us as The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry plays an instrumental role in recognizing entrepreneurship and is aimed at promoting further entrepreneurial activity in the state.

He further added “At Vikram Solar, we are proud to have carved our niche positioning around the world and look to further expand our presence though innovative products, projects and services.”

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry was set up in 1853. For the last one and a half centuries, the Chamber has played a pioneering role as a helmsman, steering the evolution of Commerce and Industry in India.