Baburao Govindrao Shirke

Baburao Govindrao Shirke
Born	1 August 1918 Pasarni, Wai, Satara, Maharashtra, India
Died	14 August 2010 (aged 92) Pune, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Government College of Engineering, Pune
Occupation	Founder chairman of BG Shirke Construction Technology Private Limited (BGSCTPL)
Religion	Hinduism
Children	Vijay Shirke Pratap Shirke Ajay Shirke
Awards	Padma Shri Award 2003

Padma Shri Baburao Govindrao Shirke, popularly known as B G Shirke was the founder chairman of BG Shirke Construction Technology Private Limited (BGSCTPL).^[1]

Early life and education

B G Shirke was born on August 1, 1918, at Pasarni village in Wai taluka of Satara district. Shirke hailed from a humble family background and completed his formal education through 'earn and learn' scheme of the government. In 1936, despite lack of money and educational facilities, he passed his matriculation from Dravid High School at Wai. He completed his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Pune, and became the first civil engineer to hail from the Wai-Pasarani area. Pasarni village is thankfull to his dedication and upliftment of society, and moreover to get them jobs and settling in life.^[2]

Career

B G Shirke was involved in several projects undertaken by the Kirloskar group. Some of the prominent projects he completed include the Mumbai-Bangalore highway, the Mumbai Cricket Association's Bandra-Kurla Complex, the Hinjewadi IT park and the Wipro IT park in Chennai, to name a few. The Shirke group has built many government projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.^[3]

Awards and recognition

Padma Shri Award - India's fourth highest civilian honour

• B G Shirke was awarded Padma Shri award for his dedication in the field of Science & Engineering in 2003.^[4]

References

1. "Padma Shri Shirke no more". http://www.sakaaltimes.com. Sakal Media Group. Retrieved 12 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
2. "Industrialist Shirke passes away". The Indian Express ltd. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
3. "Noted industrialist B G Shirke passes away". http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 12 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
4. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.