Executive Director & Founder Member Blooming Earth (Umalti Pruthvi Foundation). He has been associated with other reputed Educational and Welfare Organizations where he has played a leading role in Conflict Resolution and building Tangible Assets for the Organization.

Professionally, he has been a sailor who spent a major part of his life in the high seas, a Master Mariner with exemplary service at P&O Shipping, Qatar Navigation and other major shipping companies. He has also worked on Offshore Platforms of ONGC Ltd as a Senior Navigator.

His passion, energy & leadership for doing work in the field of Education, Social & Cultural Causes has been contagious for others to emulate. He has been amongst the first few persons to enact the dream of Blooming Earth of ‘Agro Projects’ by undertaking Mango Cultivation in his native land and the effects and fruits of which are distinctly visible.

Founder & Director at Blooming Earth (Umalti Pruthvi Foundation). Having a great fascination for the Konkan, currently engaged in Social, Cultural, Academic & Environmental Projects for revival of the village and for human wellbeing. Also a Founder Member at Kokni Chamber for Commerce & Industry (KCCI) which aims to support Aspiring Kokni Entrepreneurs. Has also been associated with other Social & Education trusts doing pioneering work in the Konkan region.

Managing Director at Konkan Technical Pvt ltd and Partner, Blossom Enterprises. A first-generation Entrepreneur ,a Materials Management professional with an Engineering Degree, CPIM Certification & 30 years of progressive and diverse experience in the Industrial sector with Executive / Management Roles in premier Organizations like Y.B.A. Kanoo, The National Titanium Dioxide Ltd & National Oilwell Varco. His Business Enterprise aimed at protecting the Environment, the People & increasing Workplace Efficiency has similar core values as Blooming Earth objectives.

We are Engineers | We are Innovators | We are Reliable ,the Professional Principals at the workplace and being a Certified QMS Auditor have been useful in adapting to the challenges in handling key Projects. He is committed to ensure future growth of this organization, through all efforts, initiatives, and actions in partnership with the people in conceiving and managing Socio-Economic & Nature Care projects.

Samiya Arif Mulla is a Graduate in Economics and completed her LLB from Mumbai University. By profession she is a banker with over 33 years of in-depth banking knowledge. She is with DCB bank, a Pvt Schedule Bank and is currently Associate Vice President. Her job profile presently includes monitoring of Credit Operations and attending to all audits such as Internal, Concurrent, Statutory and RBI.

She likes nature and loves to explore it by travelling. She has passion for doing social work and that’s the reason for joining Umalti Pruthvi Foundation where she is an Executive Director cum Treasurer. She is very passionate and dedicated towards her work be it in banking or any project undertaken by Umalti Pruthvi Foundation. At Umalti Pruthvi Foundation, she helps the organization in taking right decisions related to finances with her vast experience and holistic approach towards each project. She is an inspiration and motivation for other women who may want to join the organization.

He is Badruddin Modak and to friends and Associates he is Raza. Thinking. Writing, Drawing Have been his passions right from Childhood to School of Art to his career span at Advertising Agencies as Art Director, Copy Writer to Senior Creative Director at Leo Burnett creating unique edges helped position Products, Services and Organizations in empowering brands that found a loving existence in the hearts of consumers.

His experience in the Middle East with Advertising Agencies from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia helped add further to his understanding of mankind. It was during the epitome of his career that he decided to give up multi-nationals and instead help entrepreneurs and medium sized organizations empower their Brands. Reason why was set up BlackTable Creativz India.

That was an era of learning, helping beginners empower their brands. It was during these learning times that village KADWAI stationed itself in his heart. Red Mud, Green Forests, Swirling river, Forts, Mohallas, Wadis, Amrais, Fields, Wells, Urdu and English Schools, a never ending oceanic shoreline, all these marvels embedded themselves into him and raised the desire to find ways and means to gloriously pursue the divinely granted Nature and Knowledge Bloom.

Expressing this to the like-minded and like-hearted help set off KDKM the first exhibition (KADWAI DILON KA MELA) in the Village. Kadwaikars having migrated around the globe attended it. Back to visit the roots came Kadwaikars from Australia, Singapore, Capetown, Indonesia, Kuwait, Dubai and more. Handshakes expressed the warmth for the village within every heart. Ankhon mein khooshike aasoon aa gaye. Hont musquraye. Nature aur Knowledge ko bloom karneke iraade muqammal ho gaye. Since then efforts have been ongoing. Creation of Coffee table recipe book to plantation of trees to cleaning and collection of river waters…. simply ongoing.

Executive Member at Blooming Earth ,a philanthropist to the core ,a businessman with Enterprises in India and Indonesia. He is also the member of the Education Society Kadwai and has been passionately involved in various Community and Social Welfare initiatives.

He is a true son of the soil with his roots deeply entrenched in the Konkan Region, his unbridled love for his native land is evident from his Enthusiasm to participate in any development activities in the region.

He has been a Guiding Force and an Inspiration to the team while undertaking various projects. He comes from the’ old-school mould’, deeply rooted in tradition & culture, while adapting himself to modern concepts.

Executive Founder Member at Blooming Earth, also a member of other reputed Educational and Welfare Organizations. His Professional Endeavors include being a Master Mariner, Director at Ship Management Companies, Port Building and handling Major Ship Salvage operations.

He has made path breaking Contributions to his native land in the revival of Education system, Social & Cultural activities . He is a passionate Foodie, an Enthusiastic Sports Lover and has interest in fine arts too which is the reason that he has been at the helm of affairs in managing Mega Cultural Events which have been exemplary for the Konkan Region.

He has been the go-to-person who has always inspired the team to ‘Raise The Bar’ when faced with challenges.

While many persons have aspirations and passion for Rural Development, he has truly lived the dream of community service in the native land through his dedication. He is an Executive Member at Blooming Earth ,Vice President of The Education Society Kadwai and has been passionately involved in various Community and Social Welfare initiatives. He has also been the Kokan Representative for other NGO’s in reviewing & approval of social grants.

He has been a highly accomplished Doctor with exemplary service at premier hospitals like HN Hospital (Now Reliance Foundation), Bhabha Hospital, Masina & Holy Family. People in rural areas generally have less access to healthcare than their urban counterparts. Fewer medical practitioners, mental health programs, and healthcare facilities in these areas often mean less preventative care and longer response times in emergencies. And it is the spirit of service, sacrifice & benevolence which made him dedicate over two decades of his life for providing medical services in the Rural Area.

He has lived another dream by founding an English Medium School at his native with support from a few of his friends in an attempt to reverse the Migration to cities from Villages. Over the last 15 years, this school has provided excellent English Learning to village children and today it stands tall amongst the best of schools in the region. His impeccable reputation in the region has influenced District Authorities & Peoples representatives to appreciate and support any initiatives of Blooming Earth.

Nature care has been close to his heart with The Hirva Nisarg project an initiative of Blooming Earth having its influence from him who has also planted 1000+ trees of Mango & Cashew which are now bearing the sweet fruit.

She is an Information Technology (IT) Engineer with over 15 years of experience in software documentation. She has been working on different types of product documentations for different clients spread across industries.

Currently Tazeen is leading a team of technical writers at Capgemini Technologies and managing the documentation project to serve the business.

Being a mother of two daughters, Tazeen has been balancing work with motherhood and still has a desire to serve the society in whatever way she can. She has been working with an NGO named Humanity First Foundation and has been working willingly towards helping needy in nearby locality.

She has been associated with Umalti Pruthvi Foundation from over two years and we wish her contribution and dedication helps the vision of this organization to grow more miles.

A Blooming Earth member & The Chairman of Kadwai Jamaat and his role has been to make people’s lives better every day – naturally !!!

Through his Professional Endeavors with the Merchant Navy he has travelled the world, but he gets comfort and cheer only in his native land. He is a ‘go-to man’ for every person in the native for any tasks be it Social, Cultural, Environmental, Legal or even Personal.

He brings a lot of calmness to the initiatives of Blooming Earth and undertakes the ground level Management with the finesse of a connoisseur making it easy to implement various projects. He always has an eye on the detail and aims to accomplish tasks in the most cost effective manner. A team player to the core much liked and appreciated by all stakeholders.

He has graduated in Engineering from Pune University and has been engaged in Telecom Industry (Broadband & Leased line segments) for the past 20 years. He is presently Director of Viking Network Pvt. Ltd., a Licensed ISP (Category-B) (Internet Service Provider), a company he founded 7 years ago, which provides Internet services across Mumbai.

He is on a quest to rediscover his roots in Konkan region and thus is actively participating in the various initiatives of Umalti Pruthvi Foundation. He is a nature lover and wants to create social awareness and awaken the younger generation of the community particularly the urban youth to rediscover their origins and contribute to the social, economic status and eventual upliftment of Kadwai and neighboring villages.

Executive Member at Blooming Earth (Umalti Pruthvi Foundation) has been associated with the organization since its inception in 2016. He has also been the Office Bearer with other prominent Social Welfare Institutions and been in the forefront for conflict resolution and asset management, which is providing recurring monthly Income which is valuable to the community.

Professionally he is an Ex Merchant Navy Officer having worked in prominent companies in India and the Middle East. Besides he also has been a successful Property Consultant.

He has the ability to manage critical tasks and has played important roles for many of Blooming Earth Projects. His intense love for his native region and keenness to participate in the various initiatives has been beneficial for Social, Economic & Cultural Projects that have been successfully implemented.

He loves the spirit of Adventure & the excitement of handling challenging assignments and has the attitude of a survivalist and an Explorer. He is highly recognizable and sought-after man when it comes to handling Complex Projects – Considered by many as the Bear Grylls of our native.

A Merchant Navy Officer by profession and a much loved member of Blooming Earth. His dedication towards Environmental Conservation and social projects has been appreciated by the people and the local & district administration.

His efforts & ’Hands-On’ leadership in handling the ambitious ‘River Cleaning & Rejuvenation’ Project has earned the organization the prestigious ‘Jal Kranti’ award.

He has been associated with the Marine Industry for 25 years ,an Industry responsible for carrying over 90% of the world’s trade which supports economies, businesses, and people all over the world. Having worked with companies which lead in best Ethical Industry practices and Environmental responsibility, he currently holds the position as Operations Manager ,heading the Global HR team with Maersk Tankers, a globally acclaimed Shipping Company.

People management have been his core Skills, both professionally and when working on social & Environmental Projects. His family hails from Kadwai a picturesque village at the Foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains in the Konkan region. A foodie to the core, loves travelling & sports and is thrilled about spending time at his native land in the company of his family and friends, be it summer or rain, it is all excitement for him. Since his childhood, he cherishes spending every holiday at his native and his children too share the same passion.

He has been associated with Blooming Earth since inception and his vibrant approach towards social & Environmental causes has been a motivation to the team. He aligns himself admirably to the vision and mission of the organization and is an able ambassador when dealing with different people at the ground level.

He is the Senior Project Design Manager at ‘Arif & Bintoak’ leading & globally acclaimed Consulting Architects & Engineers in the UAE. His is a demanding role that requires excellent time management, problem-solving, and personnel management skills to successfully balance client needs, contractor schedules, and construction regulations to successfully execute building projects.

In his 35 years of professional experience ,he has been involved in the execution of Landmark Projects in Dubai , like Mohammed bin Rashid Housing at Barsha, Al Warqa, Hatta, Town Square, over 10 Thousand villas and still counting, residential & Commercial buildings, hospitals, police stations, Sharjah sustainable city with 1120 Villas, Mosque ,Schools and other Public Utility Projects. He handles all aspects of site planning so that projects comply with environmental, and safety regulations.

Being an Executive Member of Blooming Earth & The Emirates Kokan Committee he is very resourceful, a Team Leader providing motivation, coaching, and mentoring, resource planning & resourcing monitoring. His unbridled love for his native village Kadwai in the scenic & blessed land of the Konkan Region is seen in the passion with which he approaches challenging projects for the team.

Despite being a Non Resident Indian for over three decades, he is firmly embedded in his traditions & culture, has a persistent role and influence in the social, cultural and economic development of the people and the village.

He is an Electronics & Telecom Engineer and an Oracle Certified Professional in Database Administration. In his 20 years of experience, he has been managing databases in organizations across multiple industries spread globally.

Currently, he is a Senior Database Administrator for Dubai Health Authority located in Dubai, UAE for more than 10 years. Before this role, he was Database Administrator at Patni Computer Systems (now CapGemini) for 7 and half years and worked both onsite and offshore for various clients like GE, Genworth Financials, Domtar, Eagle Investments Systems located in USA.

He has a strong track record of managing Oracle database solutions, but now due to his love for his native Kadwai, he also wants be active in social projects and co-work as a member of Blooming Earth Team in helping them achieve goals of Umalti Pruthvi Foundation’s Vision.

Samina has completed her Bachelor of Science and Diploma in Medical Radiology. Currently, she is Head of Administration at Bhatia Medical Centre (DG shipping – Government of India Approved) Andheri branch, Mumbai for last 9 years which specializes in doing pre-employment medical examinations for Seafarers.

She is mother of a 2 year old baby girl and Masha Allah, she is able to perfectly balance her professional and family life. She is well aware of her social responsibilities and is an active member of MUI women’s wing. She has desire to work for social welfare and betterment of her village and its people and that’s the primary reason for joining Umalti Pruthvi Foundation – Blooming Earth. She wants to be motivation and inspiration for other women to join Blooming Earth and be part of their journey in executing various social projects including projects for Women Empowerment.

This is Zamir’s 34th year at sea and 15th year as a Captain on a tanker vessel. As a ship captain he does possesses a varied skillset, from leadership, customer service and communication skills to administrative abilities. Along with his strong analytical and problem solving skills, he also has the ability to keep a cool head in emergency situations and is able to thrive working under pressure. As a Ship Captain, he has strong man-management skills which demands efficient coordination of crew members and he very well knows how to maintain a happy and satisfied crew in line with company requirements.

Presently he is working with Fleet Ship Management which is taken over by the Caravel Group. In year 2017, Zamir was involved in the rescue of three Swedish nationals from the Atlantic Ocean after he received an SOS signal from their EPIRB. All the three Swedish crew including their skipper were safely rescued on board of his vessel. The rescue operation was highly appreciated by the US coast guard and the shipping company Anglo Eastern.

He loves his village and he can proudly say that he has been a regular visitor during his childhood days in summers. Although he does feel that somewhere down the line the chain seems to be broken for various reasons. He would like to enhance the atmosphere in village especially when it comes to environment projects. He sincerely believes that he should leave Something in his village for the younger generation to be proud of on a similar line which his forefathers did for him. He knows the journey will not be smooth but at the same time with so many members of Blooming Earth putting their time and energy he can proudly say that it will be possible.

That’s what Dreams are made of. He dreams that Kadwai in the next 15 years should be a role model for other nearby villages and together we can do it. Hallelujah!!!

Doctor Shahnawaz Kazi is hailing from Kadwai, a village located in district Ratnagiri, Maharashtra and proud to be associated with his native place. He is odd one out in his native by not going in shipping and also not pursuing engineering which was his first dream. By grace of Allah SWT he completed his basic medical education from the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai in year 2001. Then he completed his post-graduation in Ophthalmology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai. He has also completed FMRF(Sankara Nethralaya Chennai), DNB (Ophthalmology), FRCS (Glasgow),FCPS (Gold Medalist), DO, DOMS, MBBS and Masters of arts( Arabic ).

Presently he is the Proprietor and Medical Director at Ashu Eye Hospital, Yari Road, Andheri, Mumbai. At Ashu Hospital they have all the advanced techniques for Major Super Specialty in Ophthalmology. Here he is doing Premium Cataract Surgeries and also Retinal Surgeries as part of preventive screening of as many Diabetics as possible to avoid blindness. Apart from this he also treats Pediatric cases as Retinopathy of Prematurity is his passion. He also provides laser services to people who do not wish to wear glasses. He also provides treatment for Glaucoma, a blinding disease where vision lost cannot be recovered. The whole theme of his dedication is to avoid blindness in people who deserve to see. With about 20 years of experience behind him, he wants make sure that whoever requires treatment for Ocular problems is treated to the best of the possibilities and with the best of the expertise. At Ashu Health care he is building a team of High Level Quality Services to the rural population of India. His plan is to first extend the services to the smaller parts and the smaller cities like Chiplun, Maharashtra where there is a dearth of Good Quality Specialists in Ophthalmology and then for other Super Specialty.

Besides his profession, he also loves to dedicate his time in spreading teachings of holy Quran and also conducts online classes for the same. He also has his own You Tube channel for the same named “Khushoo in Salah”.

He would like to be associated with Umalti Pruthvi Foundation to bring forth his agenda of health care for all and would like to work on projects related to Rural Healthcare.