Hyderabad: The INDUS Foundation has honored STAR ICON Sri MNR Gupta with the prestigious Kakatiya Puraskar in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth and women empowerment, crisis management during COVID-19, infrastructure development, and professional excellence.
A Global Visionary in Infrastructure & Social Empowerment
MNR Gupta, a globally renowned infrastructure management expert, has played a pivotal role in the development of Sohar Port and Salalah Port—two landmark projects worth $46 billion. With a remarkable career spanning 29 years and over 400 successfully completed projects, he has brought significant recognition to India as an NRI in Oman for 17 years.
A distinguished alumnus of NIT Warangal, SIBM Pune, and SRKR Engineering College, Gupta has made remarkable contributions across infrastructure, education, and social empowerment sectors.
Transformative Impact During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, MNR Gupta extended free education, career guidance, and support for orphans, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to social welfare. Through his vast network spanning over 100 countries, he has facilitated job placements and marriages for youth worldwide.
Advisory Role & Global Investment Initiatives
For over two decades, MNR Gupta has been a strategic advisor to several Chief Ministers, pioneering visionary initiatives such as:
✅ Investors Summit 2016 (Vizag)
✅ Hyderabad Global City 2016
✅ Vision 2020 (Transportation Sector, 2002)
✅ Viswa Bharat 2015—a mission to position both Telugu states as India’s top performers and promote India as a global leader.
Through his extensive network, he has facilitated high-profile investment delegations from Germany, Oman, Kuwait, the USA, and other nations, bolstering India’s position as a key investment hub while creating numerous employment opportunities.
Global Mentorship & Entrepreneurship Support
MNR Gupta also pioneered the Incubator Mentoring Hub, dedicated to scaling up businesses globally through:
Global CEO Network
Global Women CEO Network
Global Achievers Forum
Over the past 10 years, these groundbreaking initiatives have positively impacted more than 13,000 individuals across 100+ countries.
Honoring Excellence
Recognizing his exceptional contributions to entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and social empowerment, Indus Foundation Chairman Rakesh Reddy Anugula presented the prestigious Kakatiya Puraskar to MNR Gupta.
This honor underscores his unparalleled dedication to nation-building, economic growth, and global empowerment.