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Message from the Chairman

My heart melts when I hear, read & see the news of our innocent kids, having
wonderful dreams and ambitions about their future getting caught into deadly and
dangerous trap of drug menace. When I asked some hard, painful and pertinent
questions to my inside core, I got the answers immediately. Who is responsible? We
all. Who is committing this heinous crime of spreading drugs in the society? We all.
Whom Shall We Blame ? Ourselves. As a parent, I can never imagine my kid being
bitten by this poisonous snake of drugs and he being writhing in severe pain and
being treated as an outcast by society and finally leaving this wonderful world
caught in chains of drugs. I think your answer will also be No.

Who will eradicate it? Who will come forward ? We All Will. Now, We all have to unite
and fight with this menace and eradicate it from the roots. We at NeedleLeaf
Foundation, Shimla has decided to spend our life for this cause. In this era of
technology and artificial intelligence we have come out with innovative AIoT(Artificial Intelligence of Things) innovative
solutions to achieve our goals. We need your support to work tirelessly for Security, Safety and Wellbeing of our kids
Prevention is better than Cure. So I request all parent, and the other members of responsible society to come together for
this cause.

Let’s join hands

Er. Suneel Grover
Chairman, NeedleLeaf Foundation

NeedleLeaf foundation board of trustees: The Saviours

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Er. Suneel Grover – Biography

Personal Details:

Born: 22nd August 1960
Address: Daksham Niwas/Bawa Niwas, Lower Kaithu, Shimla (H.P.)
Contact: +91-98160 96666 | Email: grovers_in@yahoo.com

Education:

B.E. (Electrical) with Honors – Thapar College of Engineering & Technology (1981)
M.E. (Water Resources Development) with Honors – IIT Roorkee
PG Diploma in Personnel Management & Labour Welfare – H.P. University
MBA – Indira Gandhi National Open University
Specialized courses in C++, ASP.NET, UNIX, ORACLE (NIELIT, MoE&IT, Govt. of India)
Computerization of Electricity Utility (CEU) – University of Pittsburgh, USA

Career Highlights:

Over 40 years of experience in the electricity sector, rising from Assistant Engineer (1983) to Chief Engineer & MD of HP State Load Dispatch Centre.
Led generation, transmission, and distribution projects, including the reorganization of HPSEB, computerization, and MIS development.
Established HPSLDC as an independent authority, creating a virtual platform for real-time power monitoring during COVID-19.
Key contributor to Hydro Power Development and expansion of New & Renewable Energy (100% Green) in Himachal Pradesh.

Awards & Recognitions:

Outstanding Engineering Personality of the Country – Institution of Engineers (India) (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)
Chairman, National Skill Development Forum (IEI) (2018-21) – Led upskilling and reskilling initiatives in the engineering sector.
GURU SAMMAN by SANKALAP, Divya Himachal’s Excellence in Engineering Award, and ICI’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 for contributions to engineering.

Er. Suneel Grover’s career is defined by technical excellence, leadership in the energy sector, and a commitment to sustainable power solutions.

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Formerly:1. H.P. Health Services from 1980 to 2020.
2. Completed postgraduate degree, M.S. Ophthalmology from PGI Chandigarh in 1987.
3. Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
4. Founder faculty at Govt Medical College, Chandigarh
5. Principal, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt Medical College, Kangra at Tanda
6. Founder Principal, Dr Radhakrishnan Govt Medical College, Hamirpur.
7. Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, H.P. University, Shimla
8. Director Medical Education & Research, H.P
National assignments:
1. Member, Executive Committee, Medical Council of India, 2015-2020
2. Member, Governing Council of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 2018-2021
Please tell me if you require any other information.
Thanking you,
With best wishes,
Dr. Anil Chauhan,
‘Amar Bhawan,’
Hamirpur (H.P.)
dr.a.chauhan@gmail.com
9418022382

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Pardeep Kumar IPS (Retd.) – Biography Career Highlights:
●Served as SSP Shimla, DIG Shimla Range, and IG Law & Order, HP
●Led efforts against drug peddlers & interstate trafficking, rescuing victims from brothels
●Honored by the Governor of HP & public for social service
●Awarded President Medal for Meritorious Services and President Medal for Distinguished Services
●Served in the United Nations as Deputy Regional Commander
●Received United Nations Medal for dedicated service in a war-torn country
●Now a practicing advocate at HP High Court, providing legal aid to the underprivileged.
Pardeep Kumar IPS (Retd.) has had a distinguished career in law enforcement and continues to serve society through his legal practice.

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Er. Sushil Nath Kapur—Biography, Education & Early Career:
●Graduated in Electrical Engineering (B.E.) from Delhi College of Engineering (1967).
●Joined the Department of MPP & Power, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and later HP State Electricity Board (HPSEB).
Professional Career:
●Served 36 years in HPSEB across generation, transmission, distribution, planning, and system operations & designs.
●Superannuated as Chief Engineer in 2004.
●Member of the National Team to USA (1994) for power system training.
Affiliations & Contributions:
●Fellow of IEI and State Executive Member of Himachal Centre of IEI.
●Honorary Secretary (1996-2002) & Chairman (2002-2004), HP State Centre, IEI.
●Currently engaged in small hydroelectric project development in Himachal Pradesh.
●Actively involved in Power Evacuation Infrastructure Development (up to 132KV) in the state.
Er. Sushil Nath Kapur has had an illustrious career in power engineering and continues to contribute to the energy sector in Himachal Pradesh.

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Adv. Ajay Kochhar – Biography

Personal Details:

Born: 25th April 1964
Education: B.A. LL.B., PG Diploma in Personnel Management & Labour Welfare, Diploma in Pharmacy (H.P. University)

Career Highlights:

Topped in Economics & Public Administration during B.A.
Earned Law Degree (LL.B.) from Himachal Pradesh University in 1988.
Over 32 years of legal practice at HP High Court & District Courts.
Expertise in Criminal Law, including IPC, NDPS, Prevention of Corruption Act, and other legal areas.
Trained under Late Sh. Narinder Thakur; started independent practice in 1991 with Justice Satyen Vaidya.
Special Public Prosecutor (2012-2017) for the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Successfully conducted 2000+ session trials, with many cases reported in law journals.
Empanelled Lawyer for National Insurance Company.

Leadership & Recognition:

2018: Elected Member of the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh (secured highest votes).
2021-2022: Served as Chairman of the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh.
December 2022: Designated as a Senior Advocate at the HP High Court.

Adv. Ajay Kochhar’s distinguished legal career is marked by excellence in criminal law, leadership, and dedicated service to the legal community.

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CA Rajeev Sood – Biography
Personal Details:

Name:CA Rajeev Sood
Membership No.:088357
PAN:ADXPS6124R
Age:60 years

Education & Qualifications:

Com (Hons), FCA, ISA, CCP (Gold Medalist)

Professional & Business:

Partner, Rajeev Sood & Co., Chartered Accountants
Office Address:71, Middle Bazar, Shimla, HP – 171001

Government & Advisory Roles:

Zonal Advisory Board Member:LIC
Audit Committee Member:LIC
Accounts Committee Member:Municipal Corporation
Former CDTTAC/RDTAC Member

Corporate Directorships:

Director, Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board Ltd.
Director, Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd.
Director, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd.
Director, Shimla Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Domain Expert (Finance), Government of Himachal Pradesh

Professional & Social Memberships:

President, Sood Sabha, Shimla
Treasurer, Needleleaf Foundation – The Saviour
Member, Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (2006, 2011, 2022-2024)
Member, Zonal Advisory Board, Northern Zone LIC of India
Member, Audit Committee, Northern Zone LIC of India
Member, ICAI Peer Review Board
Peer Reviewer, Institute of Chartered Accountants, New Delhi

Rotary & Community Involvement:

Assistant Governor, Rotary District 3080
Former President, Rotary Club, Shimla
Member, Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club
Member, Shimla Club

Freemasonry & Other Societies:

Master, Freemasons Lodge, Kinner Kailash, Shimla
Past Regional Grand Master Overseer, Grand Mark Lodge of Northern India
Member, Prakash Narain Mark Masons Lodge
Member, Freemasons Lodge, Him Parbat, Shimla
Executive Member, SAGES (Shimla Amateur Garden Environment Society)
Trustee, Shri Radha Krishna Mandir Trust (Regd), Shimla
Secretary, Shimla Public Welfare Trust (Regd)
Treasurer, St. Edward’s School Old Boys Association

CA Rajeev Sood has had a distinguished career in finance, governance, and community service, actively contributing to professional, corporate, and social initiatives.

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Manmohan Singh– Biography

Education:

B.Sc Engineering (Electrical) – Graduated in 1971

Career Highlights:

Joined H.P. State Electricity Board (HPSEB) in 1971
Served for 35+ years, retiring as Member (Technical) on 31.12.2007
Worked as Special Secretary, BBMB for two years
Key contributions in Generation, Transmission & Distribution projects, including:
- Commissioning of 126 MW Larji & 12 MW Khauli Hydro Power Stations
- Construction of 132 kV Line (Kunihar to Jutogh) & 66 kV Line (Jutogh to Theog)
- Development of numerous distribution lines & substations

A distinguished career marked by infrastructure development and dedication to electricity distribution in Himachal Pradesh.

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