User:Sourabh Khemani/sandbox

Early life
Sourabh Khemani ,(also spelled সৌরভ খেমানী, सौरभ खेमानी) was born on 21 February 1964 in Kolkata into The Khemani Family who had several industries in the Plastics and Metals sectors at the time of his birth. His father is Mr. Nandkishore Khemani and mother was Late Sushila Devi Khemani. From his young days Sourabh was interested in sports and was in the School Swimming Team at La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata. He is an Active Social Worker and a deep thinker, spiritual teacher, energy healer of mind, body and soul. For him spiritualism is the only religion and humanity is the main cause of living. He believes in living his life and letting others live theirs.

Education
• Hony. Doctor of Oriental Learning (Ph.D.) From The Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage (Open University)

• INDIAN PLASTICS INSTITUTE (IPI), Senior Fellow in Plastics and Chemicals, 2010 – In recognition of the extensive work done for the Institute and the plastics industry as a whole, the IPI conferred the highest award of ‘Fellow’ (FIPI)

• Society of Plastics Engineers, USA, Post Graduate Diploma (MSPE) in Plastics Engineering, 1994

• Indian Plastics Institute (IPI), Professional Member ‘MIPI’ in Plastics and Polymers, 1990

• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Bachelor of Commerce, 1985

Entrepreneurial Background
Sourabh is a third generation entrepreneur and industrialist hailing from the Khemani family which has the distinction of importing India’s first automatic Plastics Injection Moulding Machine in 1937. This laid the foundation for mass production of high quality plastics products in the Indian subcontinent.

A talented and accomplished Application Polymer Engineer with over 35 years of hands-on experience and commanding an extensive professional network in the Plastics Industry of India. Has also received training with reputed Global Giants like DuPont (USA), and ICI (UK). He has always demonstrated rapid learning capabilities and adoption of innovative techniques and has a deep understanding of multi-layered and cross-layered project monitoring for seamless integration of services.

Sourabh is a highly skilled expert in the processing of polymers using various processes. He is known for his execution skills, financial expertise and people management capabilities and empowerment and recognises this in the DNA of his Management Team. He has always inspired his team and leads from the front. He believes that no one alone can whistle a symphony. For that it takes a whole orchestra. He is extremely popular amongst his friends for his extensive knowledge, quick wit and pleasing outgoing personality.

NATIONAL MOULDING CO. LTD. (NMC), Managing Director and CEO (1981 - Present)

Established in 1948, Manufacturers of India’s oldest and largest brand of combs ‘Lily’ and industrial plastic products for Defence, Railways, and Paints, Lube & Storage Battery sectors.

• Directed NMC’s Operations and Management from 1981 and has been responsible for its growth and diversification. Has been instrumental in converting NMC from a family run business to a professionally managed enterprise.

• To demonstrate its Corporate Social Responsibility, under Sourabh’s leadership, NMC set up a new unit in 2006 for manufacturing Recycled PET Resin from Post-Consumer PET Bottle Waste.

• State-of-the-art PET recycling unit with European technology was established at a cost of USD 6 million in Dhulagarh, Sankrail in the Howrah district of West Bengal.

• In late 2008, NMC undertook a further expansion of its product line to include UltraCLEAN B2B PET Resin, PET Sheets, Polymeric Plasticizer and Thermoformed PET products. Expansion was implemented at a cost of USD 5 million and completed in 2010.

• Products Manufactured: JoshBLIS A-PET SHEETS, JoshPAC Disposable Cups & Glasses, JoshPET B2B R-PET Resin and JoshSTAR Polymeric Plasticizer.

Awards and Recognitions under Sourabh’s leadership: • Prestigious In-House Recognition for R&D at the PET Recycling unit awarded by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi in 2008. • Recognition and Support from the Technology Development Board, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi for commercializing plastics Materials & Chemicals developed at NMC's R&D Laboratory.

Key Positions
Sourabh holds/has held several key positions in important national bodies and industry associations.

PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION

• Member of the Foundation’s National Executive Council (NEC), the Apex body of all major Plastics Associations of India, 2003-2006

• Chairman(East) of the Protocol Committee of the NEC, 2006-09

• Member of the Managing Committee of the Foundation, 2009-11

• Chairman-East of NEC, 2009-11

• Co-Chairman of Foundation’s Environment and Plastics Image Committee, 2009-12

INDIAN PLASTICS FEDERATION (IPF) 

• Elected the 28th President of the IPF in 2009-10. Re-elected for a second term in 2010-11. His family has the rare honour of serving the Plastics Industry & the Federation for three generations. Sourabh’s grandfather was the Founder and Senior VP of the IPF in 1958 and its second President in 1961. His father like Uncle also held the office as 9th President in 1973.

• Member of the Advisory Board which oversees the Vision, Mission and sets the Policy direction.

• Chairman of the Environment and Program’s Sub Committees.

• Co-Chairman of the Federation's recently concluded Mega International Plastics Exhibition- IndPLAS’12.

BHARAT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

• Executive Committee Member and Active Member on various standing committees like International Trade, Industrial Infrastructure Development, Trade Reforms and State Taxation.

• Indo-Thai Partnership Committee, Chairman

• Plastics Industry Sector, Convener

• Industry Standing Committee, Co-Chairman

ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIASION MUMBAI ,

Managing Committee Member

INDIAN PLASTICS INSTITUTE – KOLKATA CHAPTER

Managing Committee Member

'''INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (ITI), Govt. of India'''

Member of Institute Management Committee

CORE COMMITTEE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE , Howrah, '''Govt. of West Bengal''' (GoWB)

Member of this committee responsible for setting up industries in Howrah, West Bengal.

STATE LEVEL ADVISORY BODY, GoWB

Member of this body set up to monitor the Implementation of Plastics Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

PLASTICS EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL 

Ministry of Commerce, Served two terms on the Regional Committee CUSTOMS ,CENTRAL EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX , Govt. of India, Member of Regional Advisory Committee

MSME TOOL ROOM - KOLKATA 

Govt. of India, Member of Governing Council

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CIPET)

Member of Regional Advisory Committee

YOUNG LEADERS FORUM of Indian Chamber of Commerce 

Managing Committee Member

SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS (USA)

Distinguished Senior Member

Professional Presentation & Conferences
• Presented a paper to the Prime Minister of Thailand on Plastics and Chemical Industries for early harvesting of opportunities under the Free Trade Agreement upon invitation from the Govt. of Thailand in 2004.

• Has attended several national and international conferences, both as a Speaker and as Delegate

• Has Chaired Sessions at various Conferences.

• Has actively associated with various programs, workshops, seminars and functions organized by different chambers/ industry associations, with special interest in issues related to Recycling, Sustainability and the Environment.

Selected Scientific and Technological Contributions
Sourabh has a passion for Research and Development and holds two patents in the Recycling of Plastics:

• A process to reduce the dropping intrinsic viscosity and to reduce the physical, chemical and toxic contaminants in recycled PET resin obtained from waste PET bottle flakes.

• A method for decreasing the content of glue and PVC contaminations in recycled PET flakes to make it suitable for bottle to bottle recycling.

Philanthropy
Sourabh is a Philanthropist and a committed Social Worker and devotes a good amount of time for the up-liftment of the underprivileged sector of the society. He is the ADVISOR IN CHIEF of THE BUSTEE WELFARE CENTRE, KOLKATA and also a Member of The Rotary Community Corps Committee of the Rotary International.

Favourite quotations
“When floods come Fishes eat Ants.. When the floods go down The Ants eat the Fish.. Only time matters.. Just hold on & let time pass by.. God gives opportunities to everyone...”

"You never know what will come first, your tomorrow or your next life"

"Man cannot discover new oceans unless He has the courage to Lose sight of the shore..."

Enlightenment is, to accept what is...

Happiness is when, what you think, What you say and what you do are in harmony....

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass But about learning to dance in the rain!

Additional Information
• Current location: Kolkata (Calcutta) India • Hometown: Mandawa, India • Gender: Male • Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marwari • Religious views: Spiritual