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| spouse = Dr Nirmala Gaikwad
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'''Ravindra Kisan Gaikwad''' is an Indian [[civil servant]] and officer in the [[Government of Maharashtra]] cadre.<ref name="OutL">{{cite news |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ravi-gaikwad-riding-love-for-cricket-to-save-lives-on-indian-roads/343842 |access-date=10 December 2019 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]}}</ref> He is senior member of Road Safety Cell of [[Government of Maharashtra]] formed by [[Supreme Court of India]] and chief of [[Regional Transport Office|RTO, Thane]] and the [[Konkan division|Konkan region]].<ref name="InE">{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar joins hands with legends for Road Safety World Series |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2019/oct/18/sachin-tendulkar-joins-hands-with-legends-for-road-safety-world-series-2049448.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> He serves as the [[chairman]] of the [[Handball Federation of India]], a member of [[International Handball Federation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad conferred Humanitarian Activist Influencer Award |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/philanthropist-ravi-gaikwad-conferred-humanitarian-activist-influencer-award |website=Free Press Journal |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He is also on the board of [[Indian Olympic Association]] and [[All India Football Federation]] and the Chairman of Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yohan Blake to promote road safety in India|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/yohan-blake-to-promote-road-safety-in-india-1.4282766|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> He has been reelected as President of Handball Association of Maharashtra for second consecutive term in June 2022.<ref name="TOI"/>
'''Ravi Gaikwad''' is an Indian [[civil servant]] and officer in the [[Government of Maharashtra]] cadre.<ref name="OutL">{{cite news |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ravi-gaikwad-riding-love-for-cricket-to-save-lives-on-indian-roads/343842 |access-date=10 December 2019 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]}}</ref> He is senior member of Road Safety Cell of [[Government of Maharashtra]] formed by [[Supreme Court of India]] and chief of [[Regional Transport Office|RTO, Thane]] and the [[Konkan division|Konkan region]].<ref name="InE">{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar joins hands with legends for Road Safety World Series |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2019/oct/18/sachin-tendulkar-joins-hands-with-legends-for-road-safety-world-series-2049448.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He serves as the [[chairman]] of the [[Handball Federation of India]], a member of [[International Handball Federation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad conferred Humanitarian Activist Influencer Award |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/philanthropist-ravi-gaikwad-conferred-humanitarian-activist-influencer-award |website=Free Press Journal |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He is also on the board of [[Indian Olympic Association]] and [[All India Football Federation]] and the Chairman of Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yohan Blake to promote road safety in India|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/yohan-blake-to-promote-road-safety-in-india-1.4282766|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> He has been reelected as President of Handball Association of Maharashtra for second consecutive term in June 2022.<ref name="TOI"/><ref name="bru">{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad: A Leader Forging Paths in Administration, Road Safety, and Sports |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/maharashtra/ravi-gaikwad-a-leader-forging-paths-in-administration-road-safety-and-sports |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, he has been posted as Chief of RTO, [[Mumbai]].<ref name='toic'/>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Ravi Gaikwad was born in [[Pune]] to Pushpa and Kisanrao Gaikwad. He completed his early education at Little Flower Convent High School and received his [[Bachelor of Engineering|Engineering Degree]] in [[Electronics and communication engineering|Electronics and Telecommunications]].<ref name="theweek.in">{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad solid Historical Legacy & Social Work endeavours will keep you hooked! All you need to know about him |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/06/03/Ravi-Gaikwad-solid-Historical-Legacy-and-social-Work-endeavours-will-keep-you-hooked-All-you-need-to-know-about-him.html |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref name="OutL"/>
Ravi Gaikwad was born in [[Pune]] to Pushpa and Kisanrao Gaikwad in a Royal Maratha family. He completed his early education at Little Flower Convent High School and received his [[Bachelor of Engineering|Engineering Degree]] in [[Electronics and communication engineering|Electronics and Telecommunications]].<ref name="theweek.in">{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad solid Historical Legacy & Social Work endeavours will keep you hooked! All you need to know about him |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/06/03/Ravi-Gaikwad-solid-Historical-Legacy-and-social-Work-endeavours-will-keep-you-hooked-All-you-need-to-know-about-him.html |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref name="OutL"/>


Gaikwad was a state topper in the merit list of Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations (HSC) in Maharashtra State. He has represented in Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 categories of Maharashtra and was selected in the [[Ranji Trophy]] Camp of Maharashtra. After engineering he joined TATA as a scientist. Gaikwad cleared [[Civil Services of India|Civil Services]] and joined the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref name="InT">{{cite news |title=Ravi Gaikwad: Man with a mission |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ravi-gaikwad-man-with-a-mission/articleshow/71846517.cms |website=The Economic Times|date=November 2019 }}</ref> He received two Gold Medals one for being first in [[Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering]] and also being first in all the branches of Engineering across all Universities in the state of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bose |first1=Soumitra |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ravi-gaikwad-riding-love-for-cricket-to-save-lives-on-indian-roads/343842 |website=Outlookindia |language=en |date=14 February 2022}}</ref> Ravi has completed his [[PhD]] (Doctorate in Philosophy) in ([[Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering]]) and [[PhD]] (Doctorate in Philosophy) in [[Sports]].<ref name="TOI"/>
Gaikwad was a state topper in the merit list of Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations (HSC) in Maharashtra State. He has represented in Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 categories of Maharashtra and was selected in the [[Ranji Trophy]] Camp of Maharashtra. After engineering he joined TATA as a scientist. Gaikwad cleared [[Civil Services of India|Civil Services]] and joined the [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref name="InT">{{cite news |title=Ravi Gaikwad: Man with a mission |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ravi-gaikwad-man-with-a-mission/articleshow/71846517.cms |website=The Economic Times|date=November 2019 }}</ref> He received two Gold Medals one for being first in [[Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering]] and also being first in all the branches of Engineering across all Universities in the state of Maharashtra. He has a remarkable feat of having scored 100/100 in two subjects of his final year of Engineering.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bose |first1=Soumitra |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ravi-gaikwad-riding-love-for-cricket-to-save-lives-on-indian-roads/343842 |website=Outlookindia |language=en |date=14 February 2022}}</ref> Ravi has completed his [[PhD]] (Doctorate in Philosophy) in ([[Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering]]) and [[PhD]] (Doctorate in Philosophy) in [[Sports]]. [[Master of Engineering|Masters in Engineering]] |( M.E) Electronics Masters |(MA) [[Political science|Political Science]] |LLB ([[Bachelor of Laws|Bachelor of Legislative law]]).<ref name="TOI"/>


==Road Safety World Series==
==Road Safety World Series==
[[File:Road Safety Event Mumbai.png|thumb|Ravi Gaikwad, [[Sunil Gavaskar]] and [[Sachin Tendulkar]] at a function of Road Safety in Mumbai on 17th October, 2019]]
[[File:Road Safety Event Mumbai.png|thumb|Ravi Gaikwad, [[Sunil Gavaskar]] and [[Sachin Tendulkar]] at a function of Road Safety in Mumbai on 17 October 2019]]

{{mainarticle|Road Safety World Series}}
Ravi Gaikwad is the founder of [[Road Safety World Series]] who promotes Road Safety to save Indian lives on Indian Roads.<ref>{{cite web |title=Road Safety World Series: Here's how cricketers drove home the point on road safety before COVID-19 lockdown |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/road-safety-world-series-how-cricketers-drove-home-point-road-safety-before-coronavirus-lockdown-q8yzsx |publisher=[[Asianet News]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="InT"/> [[Government of India]] plays an important role in Road Safety World Series. Hon. Minister [[Nitin Gadkari]] has been supporting this series for such a noble cause of road safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Road Safety Cricket series gets boost |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cricket/road-safety-cricket-series-gets-boost |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20 |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/cricket/news/sachin-tendulkar-brian-lara-to-return-to-action-in-road-safety-world-series-t20/ |website=Lokmat English |date=9 February 2021}}</ref>
Ravi Gaikwad is the founder of Road Safety World Series who promotes Road Safety to save Indian lives on Indian Roads.<ref>{{cite web |title=Road Safety World Series: Here's how cricketers drove home the point on road safety before COVID-19 lockdown |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/road-safety-world-series-how-cricketers-drove-home-point-road-safety-before-coronavirus-lockdown-q8yzsx |publisher=[[Asianet News]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="InT"/> [[Government of India]] plays an important role in Road Safety World Series. Hon. Minister [[Nitin Gadkari]] has been supporting this series for such a noble cause of road safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Road Safety Cricket series gets boost |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cricket/road-safety-cricket-series-gets-boost |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20 |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/cricket/news/sachin-tendulkar-brian-lara-to-return-to-action-in-road-safety-world-series-t20/ |website=Lokmat English |date=9 February 2021}}</ref>


It is a legends Cricket World Cup, an annual event.<ref name="NDTV"/> Every year almost three lakh people die on Indian Roads in road accidents and a million people are handicapped every year. [[Sachin Tendulkar]] is the Brand Ambassador of the series and Mr [[Sunil Gavaskar]] is the commissioner of the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=England and Bangladesh Legends to feature in Road Safety World Series |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/road-safety-world-series-cricket-england-legends-bangladesh-legends-australia-tendulkar-gavaskar/article33843158.ece |website=Sportstar |date=15 February 2021 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> Season 1 commenced at Wankhede stadium in March 2020 and was split in two phases due to covid concluding in March 2021 at Raipur.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20 |url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/Sachin-Tendulkar-Brian-Lara-to-return-to-action-in-Road-Safety-World-Series-T20/09-02-2021-375563/ |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Road Safety World Series: Indian legends to face Bangladesh in opener on March 5 {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/road-safety-world-series-indian-legends-to-face-bangladesh-in-opener-on-march-5/articleshow/81175220.cms |website=The Times of India |date=23 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
It is a legends Cricket World Cup, an annual event.<ref name="NDTV"/> Every year almost three lakh people die on Indian Roads in road accidents and a million people are handicapped every year. [[Sachin Tendulkar]] is the Brand Ambassador of the series and Mr [[Sunil Gavaskar]] is the commissioner of the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=England and Bangladesh Legends to feature in Road Safety World Series |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/road-safety-world-series-cricket-england-legends-bangladesh-legends-australia-tendulkar-gavaskar/article33843158.ece |website=Sportstar |date=15 February 2021 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> Season 1 commenced at Wankhede stadium in March 2020 and was split in two phases due to covid concluding in March 2021 at Raipur.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20 |url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/Sachin-Tendulkar-Brian-Lara-to-return-to-action-in-Road-Safety-World-Series-T20/09-02-2021-375563/ |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Road Safety World Series: Indian legends to face Bangladesh in opener on March 5 {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/road-safety-world-series-indian-legends-to-face-bangladesh-in-opener-on-march-5/articleshow/81175220.cms |website=The Times of India |date=23 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


Ravi Gaikwad is also playing in the [[2020–21 Road Safety World Series squads|India Legends team]] as a player under the captaincy of [[Sachin Tendulkar]] in [[Road safety world series]] to promote Road safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=India Legends {{!}} Squad, News, Fixtures and more |url=https://www.worldseriest20.com/teams/india-legends-profile-2023 |website=Road Safety World Series |language=en}}</ref> Ravi Gaikwad, the founder of the series got together with [[Yohan Blake]], Olympic Gold Medallist to promote the noble cause of road safety in this series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yohan Blake and Ravi Gaikwad speak to TIMES NOW's Aruneel. |url=https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1201691619574996993 |publisher=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
Ravi Gaikwad has also played in the India Legends team as a player under the captaincy of [[Sachin Tendulkar]] in Road safety world series to promote Road safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=India Legends {{!}} Squad, News, Fixtures and more |url=https://www.worldseriest20.com/teams/india-legends-profile-2023 |website=Road Safety World Series |language=en}}</ref> Ravi Gaikwad, the founder of the series got together with [[Yohan Blake]], Olympic Gold Medallist to promote the noble cause of road safety in this series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yohan Blake and Ravi Gaikwad speak to TIMES NOW's Aruneel. |url=https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1201691619574996993 |publisher=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>


==Public safety==
==Public safety==
[[File:Ravi Gaikwad reeceiving award from Uddhav Thackeray.jpg|thumb|Ravi Gaikwad receiving the Award of [[Government of Maharashtra]] from the hands of Hon [[Chief minister of Maharashtra|Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] Shree [[Uddhav Thackeray]] on 16th of Jan 2020 in Mumbai]]
[[File:Ravi Gaikwad reeceiving award from Uddhav Thackeray.jpg|thumb|Ravi Gaikwad receiving the Award of [[Government of Maharashtra]] from the hands of Hon [[Chief minister of Maharashtra|Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] Shree [[Uddhav Thackeray]] on 16th of Jan 2020 in Mumbai]]
Gaikwad worked as Chief of Mumbai (West Zone)..He later worked as Chief of Mumbai Suburban region of RTO at Borivali.Later he was transferred as Chief of Thane, Konkan region in the state of Maharashtra. In 2024, he has been posted as Chief of RTO, [[Mumbai]]<ref name='toic'>{{cite web |title=Mumbai gets new RTO heads; vacant posts across state filled up after promotions |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-gets-new-rto-heads-vacant-posts-across-state-filled-up-after-promotions/articleshow/110805431.cms |website=The Times of India |date=8 June 2024}}</ref>
Gaikwad worked as the head regional transport officer of the Andheri RTO. In 2009, he was accused in controversies related to registration of imported bikes. (Ultimately he was exonerated of all charges).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Deshpande|first=Alok|date=2019-01-24|title=After 12 years, RTO officer absolved of false charges|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/after-12-years-rto-officer-absolved-of-false-charges/article26073321.ece|access-date=2022-03-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Subsequently, he was transferred to [[Beed]] but he did not join the office there. In 2015, Gaikwad was appointed as the deputy regional transport officer. He also held the office of [[Borivali]] [[Regional Transport Office]], [[Mumbai]] as the Chief. Currently he is the head of RTO Thane and Konkan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/thane-rto-puts-road-safety-in-first-gear/article28431359.ece|title=Thane RTO puts road safety in first gear|last=Joshi|first=Yukti|date=2019-07-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-09-10|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


In 2018, Gaikwad organized the 'Horn Not Ok' campaign to increase road safety awareness. The drive was attended by Indian cricketers [[Hardik Pandya]] and [[Shikhar Dhawan]].<ref name=":0" />
In 2018, Gaikwad organized the 'Horn Not Ok' campaign to increase road safety awareness. The drive was attended by Indian cricketers [[Hardik Pandya]] and [[Shikhar Dhawan]].<ref name="bru"/>


During the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|coronavirus lockdown]], in May 2020, Gaikwad saw action against illegal transport of migrants with them issuing 250 memos to such vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19: Maha transport commissioner conducts surprise check at Thane |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/coronavirus-lockdown-maharashtra-transport-commissioner-conducts-surprise-check-at-thane-22787247 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en |date=16 May 2020}}</ref>
During the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|coronavirus lockdown]], in May 2020, Gaikwad saw action against illegal transport of migrants with them issuing 250 memos to such vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19: Maha transport commissioner conducts surprise check at Thane |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/coronavirus-lockdown-maharashtra-transport-commissioner-conducts-surprise-check-at-thane-22787247 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en |date=16 May 2020}}</ref>


==Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat==
==Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat==
Ravi Gaikwad is the chairman of "Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat" a philanthropic trust.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite web|title=Special conversation with Ravi Gaikwad, who connects cricket with road safety campaign - रोड सेफ्टी मुहिम के लिए सचिन फिर उठाएंगे बल्ला वीडियो - हिन्दी न्यूज़ वीडियो एनडीटीवी ख़बर|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/video/show/news/special-conversation-with-ravi-gaikwad-who-connects-cricket-with-road-safety-campaign-530137|access-date=2020-08-31|website=NDTV Khabar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RTO Thane chief Ravi Gaikwad adds another feather on his cap |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/rto-thane-chief-ravi-gaikwad-adds-another-feather-on-his-cap |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
Ravi Gaikwad is the chairman of "Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat" a philanthropic trust.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite web|title=Special conversation with Ravi Gaikwad, who connects cricket with road safety campaign - रोड सेफ्टी मुहिम के लिए सचिन फिर उठाएंगे बल्ला वीडियो - हिन्दी न्यूज़ वीडियो एनडीटीवी ख़बर|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/video/show/news/special-conversation-with-ravi-gaikwad-who-connects-cricket-with-road-safety-campaign-530137|access-date=2020-08-31|website=NDTV Khabar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RTO Thane chief Ravi Gaikwad adds another feather on his cap |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/rto-thane-chief-ravi-gaikwad-adds-another-feather-on-his-cap |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> To fulfill Ravi Gaikwad's Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat, Road Safety 2024 Initiative is organized by DM Foundation in association with [[Brahma Kumaris]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad, RTO THANE, DM Foundation, Brahma Kumaris work towards campaign of Road Safety |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/ravi-gaikwad-rto-thane-dm-foundation-brahma-kumaris-work-towards-campaign-of-road-safety20240205133002/ |website=ANI}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad's Road Safety 2024 Initiative organized by DM Foundation and in association with Brahma Kumaris. |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/mumbai/ravi-gaikwads-road-safety-2024-initiative-organized-by-dm-foundation-and-in-association-with-brahma-kumaris |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref>

==Literature==
Ravi Gaikwad served on the editorial board of the journal "The Parliamentarian." And he has written a new draft of the Indian Constitution. Through his varied charitable endeavors, he consistently affects and transforms society as a whole. He is perceptive and intelligent in his writings and speeches, and by nature he is spiritual and kind.<ref name="bru"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Acclaimed personality - Ravi Gaikwad is the Reigning Philanthropist of this era, keep reading to know why! |url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/content/specials/acclaimed-personality-ravi-gaikwad-is-the-reigning-philanthropist-of-this-era-keep-reading-to-know-why-121060300989_1.html |website=Business Standard}}</ref>


==US Hall of Fame==
==US Hall of Fame==
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* Man of excellence Award 2020 from IndianAchiever's forum<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane, honoured with Man of Excellence Award |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/Ravi-Gaikwad-Chief-of-RTO-Thane-honoured-with-Man-of-Excellence-Award-2020-23114235 |website=Mid-day |language=en |date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
* Man of excellence Award 2020 from IndianAchiever's forum<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane, honoured with Man of Excellence Award |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/Ravi-Gaikwad-Chief-of-RTO-Thane-honoured-with-Man-of-Excellence-Award-2020-23114235 |website=Mid-day |language=en |date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
* Best Engineer's Award by Engineer's Association of India (EAI)<ref name='fp'/>
* Best Engineer's Award by Engineer's Association of India (EAI)<ref name='fp'/>
* Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award for social welfare<ref>{{cite web |title=Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad wins Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award Read more At: https://www.aninews.in/news/business/esteemed-philanthropist-ravi-gaikwad-wins-nelson-mandela-world-humanitarian-award20210115110147/ |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/esteemed-philanthropist-ravi-gaikwad-wins-nelson-mandela-world-humanitarian-award20210115110147/ |website=ANI}}</ref>
* Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award for social welfare<ref>{{cite web |title=Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad wins Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/esteemed-philanthropist-ravi-gaikwad-wins-nelson-mandela-world-humanitarian-award20210115110147/ |website=ANI}}</ref>
* The Times Group's third edition of "Global Indians 2022" has 25 additional well-known individuals in addition to Ravi Gaikwad's biography.<ref>{{cite news |title=GLOBAL INDIANS 2022 presented. |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/global-indians-2022-presented-/articleshow/92550711.cms |website=The Economic Times|date=29 June 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=The Global Indians 2022 |date=23 June 2022 |publisher=The Times Group |isbn=978-8195541157 |pages=110–113}}</ref>
* The Times Group's third edition of "Global Indians 2022" has 25 additional well-known individuals in addition to Ravi Gaikwad's biography.<ref>{{cite news |title=GLOBAL INDIANS 2022 presented. |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/global-indians-2022-presented-/articleshow/92550711.cms |website=The Economic Times|date=29 June 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=The Global Indians 2022 |date=23 June 2022 |publisher=The Times Group |isbn=978-8195541157 |pages=110–113}}</ref>
* [[Guinness World Record]] for the largest [[handball]] class conducted to encourage the playing of handball in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Largest handball lesson|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/394747-largest-handball-lesson|access-date=2020-10-15|website=Guinness World Records|date=28 February 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Guinness World Record]] for the largest [[handball]] class conducted to encourage the playing of handball in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Largest handball lesson|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/394747-largest-handball-lesson|access-date=2020-10-15|website=Guinness World Records|date=28 February 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
* Road Safety Award from [[Government of Maharashtra]] for spreading awareness and in turn reducing the number of deaths and road accidents in the state.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=Outlook Web |title=Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thakre Fetes Thane RTO Chief Ravi Gailkwad For Road Safety Measures |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-maharashtra-cm-uddhav-thakre-fetes-thane-rto-chief-ravi-gailkwad-for-road-safety-measures/345763 |publisher=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]] |language=en |date=14 February 2022}}</ref>
* Road Safety Award from [[Government of Maharashtra]] for spreading awareness and in turn reducing the number of deaths and road accidents in the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thakre Fetes Thane RTO Chief Ravi Gailkwad For Road Safety Measures |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-maharashtra-cm-uddhav-thakre-fetes-thane-rto-chief-ravi-gailkwad-for-road-safety-measures/345763 |publisher=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]] |language=en |date=14 February 2022}}</ref>
*[[Guinness book of world record]] for Road Safety in 2016<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai: DRTO Borivli enters Guinness World Records for holding largest road safety class |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mumbai-drto-borivli-enters-guinness-world-records-for-holding-largest-road-safety-class-2172466 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Guinness book of world record]] for Road Safety in 2016<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai: DRTO Borivli enters Guinness World Records for holding largest road safety class |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mumbai-drto-borivli-enters-guinness-world-records-for-holding-largest-road-safety-class-2172466 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
* CSR Times Award 2020 for promoting road safety, sports, and social welfare.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane felicitated with CSR TIMES AWARD 2020 |url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Ravi-Gaikwad-Chief-of-RTO-Thane-felicitated-with-CSR-TIMES-AWARD-2020/04-12-2020-349955/ |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref>
* CSR Times Award 2020 for promoting road safety, sports, and social welfare.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane felicitated with CSR TIMES AWARD 2020 |url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Ravi-Gaikwad-Chief-of-RTO-Thane-felicitated-with-CSR-TIMES-AWARD-2020/04-12-2020-349955/ |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref>
*In May 2021, Gaikwad has been honoured with INDIA CORONA AWARD by [[Wockhardt|Wockhardt Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad Is a Powerhouse Of The Philanthropic Arena! Keep Reading To Know Why |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/outlook-spotlight-ravi-gaikwad-is-a-powerhouse-of-the-philanthropic-arena-keep-reading-to-know-why/384011 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref> In the same year he has also been honoured with COVID FIGHTERS AWARD by [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web |title=Illustrious Social Worker -Ravi Gaikwad Bags COVID Fighters Award, Given By Maharashtra Government |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/illustrious-social-worker-ravi-gaikwad-bags-covid-fighters-award-given-by-maharashtra-government-23174678 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en |date=23 May 2021}}</ref>
*In May 2021, Gaikwad has been honoured with INDIA CORONA AWARD by [[Wockhardt|Wockhardt Foundation]].<ref name='out'>{{cite web |title=Ravi Gaikwad Is a Powerhouse Of The Philanthropic Arena! Keep Reading To Know Why |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/outlook-spotlight-ravi-gaikwad-is-a-powerhouse-of-the-philanthropic-arena-keep-reading-to-know-why/384011 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref> In the same year he has also been honoured with COVID FIGHTERS AWARD by [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web |title=Illustrious Social Worker -Ravi Gaikwad Bags COVID Fighters Award, Given By Maharashtra Government |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/illustrious-social-worker-ravi-gaikwad-bags-covid-fighters-award-given-by-maharashtra-government-23174678 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en |date=23 May 2021}}</ref>
*[[Mother Teresa Awards|Mother Teresa International Award]] 2022 for Social Justice by [[Governor of Maharashtra]].<ref name="RB">{{cite web |title=23.02.2022: Governor presents Mother Teresa Memorial Award to Jitender Singh Shunty and Ravi Kiran Gaikwad {{!}} Raj Bhavan Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/en/23-02-2022-governor-presents-mother-teresa-memorial-award-to-jitender-singh-shunty-and-ravi-kiran-gaikwad/#:~:text=Governor%20Bhagat%20Singh%20Koshyari%20presented,humanitarian%20during%20Covid%2019%20pandemic. |website=RajBhawan}}</ref>
*[[Mother Teresa Awards|Mother Teresa International Award]] 2022 for Social Justice by [[Governor of Maharashtra]].<ref name="RB">{{cite web |title=23.02.2022: Governor presents Mother Teresa Memorial Award to Jitender Singh Shunty and Ravi Kiran Gaikwad {{!}} Raj Bhavan Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/en/23-02-2022-governor-presents-mother-teresa-memorial-award-to-jitender-singh-shunty-and-ravi-kiran-gaikwad/#:~:text=Governor%20Bhagat%20Singh%20Koshyari%20presented,humanitarian%20during%20Covid%2019%20pandemic. |website=RajBhawan}}</ref>
*Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar for promotion of Road Safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Promoter of Road Safety World Series Ravi Gaikwad receives Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/promoter-of-road-safety-world-series-ravi-gaikwad-receives-maharashtra-gaurav-puraskar |publisher=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
*Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar for promotion of Road Safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Promoter of Road Safety World Series Ravi Gaikwad receives Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/promoter-of-road-safety-world-series-ravi-gaikwad-receives-maharashtra-gaurav-puraskar |publisher=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
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*[[Uttarakhand State Football Association]]


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*[[Road safety world series]]
*[[2020–21 Road Safety World Series squads|Road Safety World Series squads]]
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Ravi Gaikwad
Gaikwad in 2018
Born
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Education
Occupation(s)Chief of RTO, Government of Maharashtra
Organizations
Known forRoad Safety World Series
SpouseDr Nirmala Gaikwad
Children2
Websitewww.ravigaikwad.com

Ravi Gaikwad is an Indian civil servant and officer in the Government of Maharashtra cadre.[2] He is senior member of Road Safety Cell of Government of Maharashtra formed by Supreme Court of India and chief of RTO, Thane and the Konkan region.[3] He serves as the chairman of the Handball Federation of India, a member of International Handball Federation.[4] He is also on the board of Indian Olympic Association and All India Football Federation and the Chairman of Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat.[5] He has been reelected as President of Handball Association of Maharashtra for second consecutive term in June 2022.[1][6]

In 2024, he has been posted as Chief of RTO, Mumbai.[7]

Early life and education

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Ravi Gaikwad was born in Pune to Pushpa and Kisanrao Gaikwad in a Royal Maratha family. He completed his early education at Little Flower Convent High School and received his Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications.[8][2]

Gaikwad was a state topper in the merit list of Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations (HSC) in Maharashtra State. He has represented in Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 categories of Maharashtra and was selected in the Ranji Trophy Camp of Maharashtra. After engineering he joined TATA as a scientist. Gaikwad cleared Civil Services and joined the Government of Maharashtra.[9] He received two Gold Medals one for being first in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and also being first in all the branches of Engineering across all Universities in the state of Maharashtra. He has a remarkable feat of having scored 100/100 in two subjects of his final year of Engineering.[10] Ravi has completed his PhD (Doctorate in Philosophy) in (Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering) and PhD (Doctorate in Philosophy) in Sports. Masters in Engineering |( M.E) Electronics Masters |(MA) Political Science |LLB (Bachelor of Legislative law).[1]

Road Safety World Series

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Ravi Gaikwad, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar at a function of Road Safety in Mumbai on 17 October 2019

Ravi Gaikwad is the founder of Road Safety World Series who promotes Road Safety to save Indian lives on Indian Roads.[11][9] Government of India plays an important role in Road Safety World Series. Hon. Minister Nitin Gadkari has been supporting this series for such a noble cause of road safety.[12][13]

It is a legends Cricket World Cup, an annual event.[14] Every year almost three lakh people die on Indian Roads in road accidents and a million people are handicapped every year. Sachin Tendulkar is the Brand Ambassador of the series and Mr Sunil Gavaskar is the commissioner of the series.[15] Season 1 commenced at Wankhede stadium in March 2020 and was split in two phases due to covid concluding in March 2021 at Raipur.[16][17]

Ravi Gaikwad has also played in the India Legends team as a player under the captaincy of Sachin Tendulkar in Road safety world series to promote Road safety.[18] Ravi Gaikwad, the founder of the series got together with Yohan Blake, Olympic Gold Medallist to promote the noble cause of road safety in this series.[19]

Public safety

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Ravi Gaikwad receiving the Award of Government of Maharashtra from the hands of Hon Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shree Uddhav Thackeray on 16th of Jan 2020 in Mumbai

Gaikwad worked as Chief of Mumbai (West Zone)..He later worked as Chief of Mumbai Suburban region of RTO at Borivali.Later he was transferred as Chief of Thane, Konkan region in the state of Maharashtra. In 2024, he has been posted as Chief of RTO, Mumbai[7]

In 2018, Gaikwad organized the 'Horn Not Ok' campaign to increase road safety awareness. The drive was attended by Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and Shikhar Dhawan.[6]

During the coronavirus lockdown, in May 2020, Gaikwad saw action against illegal transport of migrants with them issuing 250 memos to such vehicles.[20]

Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat

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Ravi Gaikwad is the chairman of "Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat" a philanthropic trust.[14][21] To fulfill Ravi Gaikwad's Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat, Road Safety 2024 Initiative is organized by DM Foundation in association with Brahma Kumaris.[22][23]

Literature

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Ravi Gaikwad served on the editorial board of the journal "The Parliamentarian." And he has written a new draft of the Indian Constitution. Through his varied charitable endeavors, he consistently affects and transforms society as a whole. He is perceptive and intelligent in his writings and speeches, and by nature he is spiritual and kind.[6][24]

US Hall of Fame

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Ravi Gaikwad has been inducted in US Hall of fame. The others inducted in Hall of fame Since its inception are several former cricket stars including Sir Donald George Bradman, Sir Everton Weekes, Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Leonard Hutton, Sir Vivian Richards, Abid Sayed Ali, Alvin Kallicharran, Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath.[25]

Awards and honors

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Ravi Gaikwad receiving International Mother Teresa Award at the hands of Hon Governor Of Maharashtra Shree Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on 23rd February, 2022
  • SAKAL AWARD for good governance and as a cricketer in the field of sports[26]
  • Man of excellence Award 2020 from IndianAchiever's forum[27]
  • Best Engineer's Award by Engineer's Association of India (EAI)[26]
  • Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award for social welfare[28]
  • The Times Group's third edition of "Global Indians 2022" has 25 additional well-known individuals in addition to Ravi Gaikwad's biography.[29][30]
  • Guinness World Record for the largest handball class conducted to encourage the playing of handball in India.[31]
  • Road Safety Award from Government of Maharashtra for spreading awareness and in turn reducing the number of deaths and road accidents in the state.[32]
  • Guinness book of world record for Road Safety in 2016[33]
  • CSR Times Award 2020 for promoting road safety, sports, and social welfare.[34]
  • In May 2021, Gaikwad has been honoured with INDIA CORONA AWARD by Wockhardt Foundation.[35] In the same year he has also been honoured with COVID FIGHTERS AWARD by Government of Maharashtra.[36]
  • Mother Teresa International Award 2022 for Social Justice by Governor of Maharashtra.[37]
  • Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar for promotion of Road Safety.[38]
  • Zee Lifetime Achievement Award in Engineering, Science and Technology[39]
  • Times Lifetime Achievement Award,Times Brand Icon by Times Group in Sports[40]
  • CNBC Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports[39]

Personal life

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Gaikwad is married with Dr Nirmala who is a practicing physician and they have two children.[35]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Gupta, Gaurav (9 June 2022). "Ravi Gaikwad re-elected as president of Handball Association of Maharashtra | More sports News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ a b "Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads". Outlook. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Sachin Tendulkar joins hands with legends for Road Safety World Series". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad conferred Humanitarian Activist Influencer Award". Free Press Journal. The Indian Express.
  5. ^ "Yohan Blake to promote road safety in India". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. ^ a b c "Ravi Gaikwad: A Leader Forging Paths in Administration, Road Safety, and Sports". Bru Times News.
  7. ^ a b "Mumbai gets new RTO heads; vacant posts across state filled up after promotions". The Times of India. 8 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad solid Historical Legacy & Social Work endeavours will keep you hooked! All you need to know about him". The Week.
  9. ^ a b "Ravi Gaikwad: Man with a mission". The Economic Times. November 2019.
  10. ^ Bose, Soumitra (14 February 2022). "Ravi Gaikwad, Riding Love For Cricket To Save Lives On Indian Roads". Outlookindia.
  11. ^ "Road Safety World Series: Here's how cricketers drove home the point on road safety before COVID-19 lockdown". Asianet News.
  12. ^ "Road Safety Cricket series gets boost". The Indian Express.
  13. ^ "Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20". Lokmat English. 9 February 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Special conversation with Ravi Gaikwad, who connects cricket with road safety campaign - रोड सेफ्टी मुहिम के लिए सचिन फिर उठाएंगे बल्ला वीडियो - हिन्दी न्यूज़ वीडियो एनडीटीवी ख़बर". NDTV Khabar. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  15. ^ "England and Bangladesh Legends to feature in Road Safety World Series". Sportstar. The Hindu. 15 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to return to action in Road Safety World Series T20". BW Businessworld.
  17. ^ "Road Safety World Series: Indian legends to face Bangladesh in opener on March 5 | Cricket News - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 February 2021.
  18. ^ "India Legends | Squad, News, Fixtures and more". Road Safety World Series.
  19. ^ "Yohan Blake and Ravi Gaikwad speak to TIMES NOW's Aruneel". Times Now.
  20. ^ "COVID-19: Maha transport commissioner conducts surprise check at Thane". www.mid-day.com. 16 May 2020.
  21. ^ "RTO Thane chief Ravi Gaikwad adds another feather on his cap". The Indian Express.
  22. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad, RTO THANE, DM Foundation, Brahma Kumaris work towards campaign of Road Safety". ANI.
  23. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad's Road Safety 2024 Initiative organized by DM Foundation and in association with Brahma Kumaris". Bru Times News.
  24. ^ "Acclaimed personality - Ravi Gaikwad is the Reigning Philanthropist of this era, keep reading to know why!". Business Standard.
  25. ^ Chambers, Michael. "Cricket Hall of Fame endorses Road Safety World Series". Cricket Hall of fame.
  26. ^ a b "RTO Chief: Ravi Gaikwad inducted into USA Cricket Hall of fame". Free Press Journal.
  27. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane, honoured with Man of Excellence Award". Mid-day. 28 November 2020.
  28. ^ "Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad wins Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award". ANI.
  29. ^ "GLOBAL INDIANS 2022 presented". The Economic Times. 29 June 2022.
  30. ^ The Global Indians 2022. The Times Group. 23 June 2022. pp. 110–113. ISBN 978-8195541157.
  31. ^ "Largest handball lesson". Guinness World Records. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  32. ^ "Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thakre Fetes Thane RTO Chief Ravi Gailkwad For Road Safety Measures". Outlook (Indian magazine). 14 February 2022.
  33. ^ "Mumbai: DRTO Borivli enters Guinness World Records for holding largest road safety class". DNA India.
  34. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane felicitated with CSR TIMES AWARD 2020". BW Businessworld.
  35. ^ a b "Ravi Gaikwad Is a Powerhouse Of The Philanthropic Arena! Keep Reading To Know Why". Outlook India.
  36. ^ "Illustrious Social Worker -Ravi Gaikwad Bags COVID Fighters Award, Given By Maharashtra Government". www.mid-day.com. 23 May 2021.
  37. ^ "23.02.2022: Governor presents Mother Teresa Memorial Award to Jitender Singh Shunty and Ravi Kiran Gaikwad | Raj Bhavan Maharashtra | India". RajBhawan.
  38. ^ "Promoter of Road Safety World Series Ravi Gaikwad receives Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar". Free Press Journal.
  39. ^ a b "Cricket Hall of Fame endorses Road Safety World Series". Mykhel. 14 January 2023.
  40. ^ "Ravi Gaikwad is bestowed with The Times Brand Icon 2021- Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Category". Newsonair. 12 October 2021.
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