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Childhood passions and fascinations generally diminish for many as they grow up, but for few others they have become goals to achieve in life, Biswajit Baruah, Son of Late Dilip Kumar Baruah and Rekha Baruah, a native of Guwahati, Assam has a similar story. A native Assamese staying at Belagavi, Karnataka is an inspired Bus Entrepreneur, Enthusiast, Journalist and a Amateur CV-Photographer.

Buses have been a childhood passion for Biswajit. A product of KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi - Biswajit is the founder and CEO of Hive Sustainable Solutions, a Belagavi based start up company, which deals with providing sustainable solutions of bus fleet operations and bus industry as a whole, in India. Biswajit has worked previously as a 'Mentor and Director' of a Bengaluru based start-up 'Bus-Bucket' and its sister concern 'Ozobus' , before starting his own venture - 'Hive' at Belagavi. Biswajit has expertise in Automobile and Bus Journalism. His initial start up initiative of Blog Writing through his Bus Blog took him to work as a freelance 'Consulting Editor' to India's premium Commercial Vehicle Magazine - 'Motor India'. He is also a guest writer for Belagavi's premiere news and current affairs website - 'All About Belgaum'.

Biswajit started his passion as an amateur Bus Photographer and till date have captured more than 100,000 pictures of buses. He is fond of gaining and sharing technical knowledge about mechanics and electronics which drive buses. He also likes heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, excavators, cranes etc. Biswajit visits expos and exhibitions Pan India to meet people from the bus and CV Industry and to learn about products and latest technologies. His Blog and his facebook page - 'Biswajit - SVM Chaser' is followed by many top bus companies and OEMs for insights and feedback. Biswajit is well known amongst the bus fleet operators in India and is well recognized by the top operators like VRL Travels, SRS Travels and KSRTC in Karnataka, for his views and insights regarding sustainable bus fleet operations and services.

With a Pan-India approach, Biswajit stresses on the required effort for sustainable bus transport in India. He believes that Passenger Service and the Bus Crew Category is the most sought area, which needs urgent attention to bring streamline development in bus services across the country. He is currently working in the fields of Smart Mobility, Bus Codes, Inter-Modal Transport, Sustainable Transport, Biofuel Drivelines, Zero Carbon footprint initiatives, ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), MaaS (Mobility as a Service), Big Data, PPP (Public Private Partnership), Smart Ticketing, Contactless Payments, Electric Drivelines, Smart City Initiatives, Passenger Safety and Security, Digital Solutions for Vehicle Maintenance and Monitoring.

Biswajit have been highlighted by various print and digital media in the country for his passion for buses, which includes - 'The New Indian Express', 'Times Of India', 'All About Belgaum', 'Scania India Blog', 'Vijayavani Karnataka (VRL Media)', 'Darshan Belgaum', and 'Vijay Karnataka'. He was felicitated by Rotary Club of Dharwad Central, Karnataka for his outstanding contribution to the Bus Industry especially in the areas of sustainable transport solutions. Biswajit, won the Indian Achiever's Award for the 'Promising Start Up' Category in 2022, adding another achievement to his tally.

Apart from India, Biswajit is followed by and contacted by top bus experts from European countries like Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Finland and Asian Countries like Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Indonesia. With a zeal for his passion for buses and commercial vehicle industry, Biswajit have dared to dream big on his entrepreneur ventures to develop Indian Bus Industry, encompassing whole of India.
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A Memorable visit to Omkar Vehicles Pvt Limited - Kolhapur

It was a memorable visit to Omkar Vehicles Pvt Ltd on 28th May 2015 - A Mahindra Trucks and Buses Franchisee in Kolhapur, headed by Mr Amol Patil Sir. 

Although it was my second visit to the Mahindra Outlet, but i was very much inspired after meeting Amol Patil Sir, A successful entrepreneur in the field of Automobiles in Kolhapur and Maharashtra. 

A front view of Omkar Vehicles Pvt Ltd, situated at Wattar, Kolhapur. 

OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LIMITED, KOLHAPUR

A view of the Workshop, from Managing Director's Cabin 

A VIEW OF THE WORKSHOP AT OMKAR VEHICLES FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR'S CABIN

A pose with Me (on the left), Amol Patil Sir (in the centre) and Shantanu Gokhale, my SVM faning friend and partner from Kolhapur (on the right) 

A POSE TOGETHER

Mahindra Truxo 31 Trucks at Omkar Vehicles Pvt Ltd, Kolhapur

Mahindra Truxo 31 trucks at Omkar Vehicles Pvt Ltd, Wattar, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 TRUCK AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 TRUCK AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 TRUCK AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD

Mahindra Truxo 31 Scale Models

Mahindra Truxo 31 Scale Models at Managing Director's (MD's) chamber of Omkar Vehicles Pvt Ltd, Wattar, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 SCALE MODELS AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 SCALE MODELS AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 SCALE MODELS AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 SCALE MODELS AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD
MAHINDRA TRUXO 31 SCALE MODELS AT OMKAR VEHICLES PVT LTD

Neeta Ashley AC Sleeper

Neeta Ashley (Ashok Leyland) AC Sleeper MH09 CV 703 doing Kolhapur - Nashik at its parking in Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

NEETA ASHLEY (ASHOK LEYLAND) AC SLEEPER 
NEETA ASHLEY (ASHOK LEYLAND) AC SLEEPER 
NEETA ASHLEY (ASHOK LEYLAND) AC SLEEPER 

Konduskar VOLVO B7R Mark 1 Sleeper MH09 L 7263

Konduskar VOLVO B7R Mark 1 Sleeper MH09 L 7263 at Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

KONDUSKAR VOLVO B7R MARK 1 SLEEPER MH09 L 7263

Konduskar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper MH09 CA 1476

Konduskar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper MH09 CA 1476 at Kolhapur, Maharashtra

KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1476
KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1476


Konduskar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleepers MH09 CA 1476 and MH09 CA 1494 posing together 

KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPERS MH09 CA 1476 AND MH09 CA 1494

Konduskar VOLVO B9R Biaxle MH09 BC 4626 - Part 2

Konduskar VOLVO B9R Biaxle Semi Sleeper MH09 BC 4626 at Kolhapur, Maharashtra

KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 

Konduskar VOLVO B9R Biaxle MH09 BC 4626 - Part 1

Konduskar VOLVO B9R Biaxle Semi Sleeper MH09 BC 4626 at Kolhapur, Maharashtra

KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 
KONDUSKAR VOLVO B9R BIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER MH09 BC 4626 

Konduskar VOLVO B7R Mark 1 Sleeper MH09 L 5202

Konduskar VOLVO B7R Mark 1 Sleeper MH09 L 5202 at Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

KONDUSKAR VOLVO B7R MARK 1 SLEEPER MH09 L 5252

Konduskar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper MH09 CA 1494

Konduskar Mercedes Benz Multiaxle Sleeper MH09 CA 1494 at Kolhapur, Maharashtra

KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1494 
KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1494 
KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1494 
KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1494 
KONDUSKAR MERCEDES BENZ MULTIAXLE SLEEPER MH09 CA 1494 

Konduskar Variants at Kolhapur

A Mercedes Benz 13.7 mtr  Multiaxle Sleeper 370 HP, A VOLVO B9R 12 mtr Biaxle Seater 290 HP and a AL AC Sleeper in Konduskar Pump Cum Garage at Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

KONDUSKAR VARIANTS AT KONDUSKAR PUMP CUM GARAGE AT KOLHAPUR

National Mumtaz Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AD 6767

National Mumtaz Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AD 6767 doing Bangalore - Mumbai near NH4, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767

National Mumtaz Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AD 6767

National Mumtaz Mahal Scania Metrolink HD Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AD 6767 doing Bangalore - Mumbai near NH4, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767
NATIONAL MUMTAZ MAHAL SCANIA METROLINK HD MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER KA01 AD 6767