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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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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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- Name:CA Rajeev Sood
- Membership No.:088357
- PAN:ADXPS6124R
- Age:60 years
- Com (Hons), FCA, ISA, CCP (Gold Medalist)
- Partner, Rajeev Sood & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Office Address:71, Middle Bazar, Shimla, HP - 171001
- Zonal Advisory Board Member:LIC
- Audit Committee Member:LIC
- Accounts Committee Member:Municipal Corporation
- Former CDTTAC/RDTAC Member
- 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
- 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
- Assistant Governor, Rotary District 3080
- Former President, Rotary Club, Shimla
- Member, Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club
- Member, Shimla Club
- 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

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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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