An experienced businessman who has become an inspiration to many as an entrepreneur, scientist, author and adventurer.
Dr Patil believes that “To be successful, it is important to see challenges to embrace rather than an impenetrable barrier. In his 23 years journey of working experiences as a Training, research, product development, marketing and sales, consultancy in organic agriculture, biopesticides, biofertilizers, IPM he has worked with across 23 countries and has touched over 1 million people through his workshops, training and books.
Dr. Satilal Patil, has completed doctorate in environmental sciences from ‘Savitribai Phule Pune University’. During his PhD, he worked on entomopathogenic fungal biopesticide technology which is shear necessary for replacing chemical pesticides from an agriculture. Since 1998, he is working in the field of organic agricultural inputs, environment and sustainable technologies. During this 23 years, he did R&D and developed various products and technologies in organic inputs, integrated pest management, biopesticides, biofertilizers, plant growth regulators and promoters, insect pheromones and attractants, adjuvants, organic veterinary protectants, waste management products and speciality chemicals.
For a decade, he worked for various organisations like Ajay Biotech India Ltd, MITCON Biotechnology Centre as In charge, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd as All India Manager for biopesticides and Vidya Pratisthan Biotechnology (VSBT) as Scientist Organic Farming. After that he decided to taste the entrepreneurial feat and laid foundation of ‘Green Vision Life Sciences Pvt Ltd’. At Green Vision he worked on manufacturing, research and trainings in the field of agriculture, veterinary products, environment and speciality chemicals. ‘Green Vision’ focused on development of import substitutes.
Author
Dr. Patil’s first book entitled ‘Entomopathogenic fungi based biopesticides technology’ was published by LAP Lambert publication, Germany in 2010. But real author came in light after publication of his bestseller book ‘Dreamers and Doers’. This book is based on his adventure of 20000 km motorcycle expedition from Pune (India)- Singapore- Pune. This book became bestseller in its first year itself. The third edition of this book is published during 94
Newspaper Columnist
Dr. Satilal Patil’s role as newspaper columnist came in existence after publication of the popular Marathi article series named ‘Mazi Mushafiri’ (My journey), started publishes in ‘Sakal Agrowon’ newspaper. This weekly article series became popular among the readers. Apart from this, his articles were published in Daily Sakal, Tarun Bharat, Deshonnati and Janshakti. The article topics were dedicated to subjects like environment, agriculture, science and adventure.
Adventurer
Adventure is in Dr. Satilal Patil’s blood, but his adventure journey started with motorcycle tour to Leh, Ladakh in 2010. Before that experienced various trekking and hiking activities on historical forts across the Sahyadri maintains. Apart from hiking and motorcycling, he did bicycle expeditions as well. The major motorcycle expeditions completed by Dr Patil covers Pune to Leh, Ladakh (2000 km), Pune Hampi-Pune (), Pune Singapore Pune (20000 km) rides.
Apart from motorcycle rides, he is fond of cycling. His cycle rides includes Pune to Goa (450km), Pune to Kanyakumari (3400 Km), Cambodia to Thailand (750 Km) and Nasik to Statue of Unity (500 Km). The Jammu Kashmir to Kanyakumari bicycle expedition fetched three national records and got registered in India Book of Records. Apart from this, his articles were published in Daily Sakal, Tarun Bharat, Deshonnati and Janshakti. The article topics were dedicated to subjects like environment, agriculture, science and adventure.
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