User:Ramkrishna Mukkavilli/sandbox

Ramkrishna Mukkavilli is an Indian entrepreneur, innovator, and water sustainability advocate. He is the visionary Founder and Managing Director of Maithri Aquatech, a trailblazing company that specializes in Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) technology. In 2022, Mukkavilli was recognized as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), becoming the first Indian to receive this prestigious honour.

Early life and education
Born in Ahmednagar, near Pune, India, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli experienced the challenges of water scarcity firsthand throughout his childhood. His mother would wake up early each day to fetch water from a distant well, an experience that instilled in him the importance of developing sustainable solutions to global water scarcity. Mukkavilli earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from G.B. Pant University and holds postgraduate diplomas in Marketing and IT.

Maithri Aquatech
Motivated by his childhood experiences and driven by a deep connection to nature and humanity, Mukkavilli founded Maithri Aquatech in 2016. The company manufactures MEGHDOOT®, an innovative, indigenous AWG capable of producing clean, safe, potable water from atmospheric humidity for various applications, including domestic, industrial, agricultural, and public use. Maithri Aquatech has established a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), which operates under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Under Mukkavilli's dynamic leadership, Maithri Aquatech has expanded its presence to 30 countries and secured an impressive roster of clients in both the private and public sectors. The company's groundbreaking technology has been recognized by the Ministry of Water (Jalshakti) in India and has received numerous awards, such as Global Water Award, KPMG – Global Tech Innovator Competition , the TERI-IWA-UNDP Water Sustainability Awards 2021-22, Telangana State Industry Awards (Best Startup), FICCI Smart Urban Innovation Awards (Smart Water), and recognition by the Economic Times as one of the Top 50 Hot Startups to Watch Out For in 2020 and Top Innovative MSMEs 2021.

In 2022, Mukkavilli was named one of the ten new SDG Pioneers by the United Nations Global Compact, following his recognition as India's SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) earlier that year. His work in promoting water security through nature-based water solutions aligns with all SDGs and fosters a circular economy. MEGHDOOT® empowers organizations to achieve their sustainability objectives by offering a renewable water source, superior-quality potable water, and accelerated water infrastructure development.

Growthmode Consulting Limited and Kistler Morse Automation Limited
In addition to spearheading Maithri Aquatech, Mukkavilli serves as the Founder and Managing Director of Growthmode Consulting Limited (formerly ZCS Consulting Limited), a firm committed to providing strategic growth and organizational development solutions for businesses. He is also the Managing Director of Kistler Morse Automation Limited, a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing automation systems and industrial equipment.

Personal life and recognition
Mukkavilli brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing of engineering products, and human resource consulting to his various ventures. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated growth strategies, cross-functional organizational methodologies, and a strong bottom-line orientation.

His pioneering work in water sustainability has earned him numerous accolades, including being honoured by the Telangana State Government for his groundbreaking innovation in AWG technology. Furthermore, his company, Maithri Aquatech, has won the prestigious JSW-Times of India Earth Care Awards in the 'Innovation for Climate Action' category.

Driven by his vision of a water-secure planet, Mukkavilli continues to explore new opportunities and technologies to address global water scarcity. As a global leader in water sustainability, Mukkavilli's journey to transform the face of life on Earth has only just begun.