Despite being a billionaire industrialist, Baba Kalyani has made patriotism his mission, not just business. He is playing an important role in developing India’s first indigenous fighter jet engine. Under the “Make in India” initiative, India is now taking its technological capability to new heights, leaving behind foreign dependence.
Who is Baba Kalyani?
Baba Kalyani is the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge, a well-known automotive and engineering company in India. This company is part of the Kalyani Group and is considered a leader in forging technology globally. Under his leadership, Baba Kalyani has made Bharat Forge not just an auto parts manufacturer but also a strong player in the defense and aerospace sector.
Mission of the indigenous jet engine
India has shown dependence on foreign engines for its fighter aircraft for decades, but now, times are changing. Baba Kalyani’s company, in collaboration with organizations like DRDO and HAL, is working on a mission to develop a completely indigenous fighter jet engine. The aim of this project is that India can make high-tech engines for its fighter aircraft itself so that dependence on foreign companies can be reduced.
This engine will not only make India self-reliant, but it will also be technologically advanced. The materials and turbine technology used in it are very complex, which only a few countries can make. Baba Kalyani’s company is developing this entire system in India itself, which is a big achievement in itself. This project will give a new height to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign. Baba Kalyani believes that to become self-reliant in the defense sector, India will first have to master engine technology.
Baba Kalyani: Major Achievements
Baba Kalyani’s vision and leadership not only made Bharat Forge a global leader, but he has also been awarded many prestigious awards and honors.
- Padma Bhushan from the Government of India.
- First Class Commander of the Royal Order of the Polar Star from the Swedish Government.
- Global Economy Award for Business.
- Best German Businessman of the Year.
- Best Entrepreneur of the Year for Manufacturing.
- Best CEO of the Year.
