Team Profile

Mr. Ashwin Ambalal Borad

Mr. Ashwin Ambalal Borad

Director & Planner

30+ Years
Experience
2016
Since

Biography

A highly distinguished and uniquely versatile industry veteran. From his foundational academic thesis on route rationalization for the AMTS bus network to over 25 years of elite administrative authority in state-level statutory planning, his trajectory is marked by a deep expertise in transit corridors, right-of-way planning, and regional road systems. He is a premier authority on Gujarat's urban governance frameworks, possessing peerless expertise in drafting Development Plans (DPs) and executing Town Planning Schemes (TPs) under the GTPUD Act. His recent LL.B. credentials (Class of 2021) act as an exceptional techno-legal capstone, empowering him to offer unparalleled, legally sound consulting on highway land acquisition, transit-oriented development policies, and complex civil engineering operations at Shreenath Laboratories.

Career Highlights

Career Commencement Began his professional career in core civil infrastructure as a Site Engineer with M/s. B. Nanji Construction Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, gaining hands-on expertise in large-scale structural execution, construction site supervision, and rigorous quality control protocols.
Next Phase & Growth Transitioned into structural engineering as a Structural Engineer with M/s. Anil Bakeri Designs, Ahmedabad (1990-1992), then dedicated 25 years of exemplary public service to the Town Planning and Valuation Department, Government of Gujarat, including a highly influential tenure as Town Planner for the Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA) (1992-2017). He later established a premier independent consulting practice specializing in statutory town planning, property valuation, and land-use advisory (2017-2024).
Current Engagement Director and Core Team Member at Shreenath Laboratories & Consultants Private Limited (SLCPL), driving strategic consulting in structural integrity, high-tier material testing, land-valuation advisory, and techno-legal compliance for major highway, pavement, and urban transportation infrastructure projects.

Specializations & Memberships

Area of Specialization Town Planning
Memberships AITP (Associate of the Institute of Town Planners, India) - AITP-2007-021; FIV (Fellow of the Institution of Valuers) - F-17809; GICEA (Fellow Life Member, Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers and Architects) - FLM-4316; AMIE (Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, India) - AM-65582; CEV Prime (Council of Engineers and Valuers) - CEV/SM/1982/BE/CIVIL/1982; CEPT Alumni - PPUP02488 (Batch 1988)

Academic Qualifications

B.E.

Civil Engineering
College: L.D. College of Engineering (LDCE), Ahmedabad
University: Gujarat University
Passing Year: 1986

M.Tech.

Urban & Regional Planning - Thesis: Route Rationalization for Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS)
College: CEPT University, Ahmedabad
University: CEPT University
Passing Year: 1990 (Batch 1988)

LL.B.

Bachelor of Laws
College: Gardi Dept. of Law (Gardi College)
University: Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Passing Year: 2021

Professional Journey

1986 - 1988
Site Engineer
M/s. B. Nanji Construction Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
1990 - 1992
Structural Engineer
M/s. Anil Bakeri Designs, Ahmedabad
1992 - 2017
Senior Town Planner
Town Planning and Valuation Department, Government of Gujarat (including RUDA)
2017 - 2024
Independent Consultant, Registered Valuer & Techno-Legal Advisor
Independent Practice
2024 - Present
Director & CEO
Shreenath Laboratories & Consultants Private Limited (SLCPL)

Research Papers & Publications

Second Revised Draft Development Plan of RUDA: 2031 AD (Part I: Existing Conditions, Studies & Analysis and Part II: Planning Proposals and Recommendations, including Section 4: Transportation and Road Network)

Mr. Ashwin Borad (Town Planner), Mr. Vijay Nehra (IAS, Chairman), Mr. Ajay Bhadoo (IAS, Ex-Chairman), and the RUDA Project Team Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA) / Town Planning and Valuation Department of Gujarat State 2015

Route Rationalization for Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) - a study on route optimization, transit network planning, and public transport efficiency for Ahmedabad's primary municipal bus network

Ashwin Borad Post-Graduate Research Thesis, CEPT University 1990