Meet our founder

Founder & CEO


Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia, Founder of Sunrise Candles, has received several prestigious honors including the President’s National Awards (2014, 2016, 2019), the Equal Opportunity Award, the Divyang Bhushan Puraskar, and an Honorary Doctorate from Rani Chennamma University. He has also been recognized with awards like the Piloo D. Khambatta Award, Pandit Sukhlal Ji Award, and Zidd Puraskar, while being felicitated by leaders such as the President of India, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Shri Baba Ramdev, and Shri Azim Premji. These accolades reflect his inspiring journey as a visually impaired entrepreneur and role model.

“Every recognition is a reminder of the countless hands and hearts that made it possible.”

Awards & Recognition

Honors that inspire us to do more

Man receiving award at ceremony for self-employment for the blind, shaking hands on stage.

President's National Award 2014

President's National Award 2014 for Best blind self employment to Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia - Sunrise Candles

Woman receiving award from dignitaries at official ceremony, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

President National award 2016

President National award 2016 for Employer of the year, to Sunrise Candles, receieved by Mrs. Neeta Bhavesh Bhatia

Group of officials at award ceremony, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, December 3, 2019

President's National Award 2019

President's National Award 2019 for Role Model of person with disabilities, Divyangjan to Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia

Equal opportunity award 2016

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving Equal opportunity award 2016 from NIPMAN foundation, by MP Shri. BayjawantJi Panda at Taj Vivanta, New Delhi

Divyang bhushan Udyogjakta puraskar 2016

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving Divyang bhushan Udyogjakta puraskar 2016 by Govt of Maharashtra, by Shri.Devendra Ji Fadanvis.

 Piloo D Khambatta award 

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving 14th Piloo D Khambatta award for Best Self Employed blind entrepreneur by Smt. Indu Sahaniji, Mumbai's former Sheriff

Honorary Doctorate Degree

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia, Founder Sunrise Candles received Honorary Doctorate from Rani Chenamma University, Karnataka by Hon. Dr. Kasturirangan Ji, Ex ISRO Chairman

Invited by President of India, Shri. Ramnath KovindJi 

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia specially invited by President of India, Shri. Ramnath KovindJi at Rashtrapati Bhawan New Delhi.

Social Entrepreneur puraskar

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia, Founder Sunrise Candles receiving Social Entrepreneur puraskar from the hands of Shri.Baba Ramdev JiAkka Nagalambika puraskar

Akka Nagalambika puraskar

PANDIT SUKHLAL JI AWARD 2015

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving 'PANDIT SUKHLAL JI AWARD 2015' from CU Pragna Chakshu Mahila Sevakunj.

Special visit 

Special visit to Sunrise Candle Mahabaleshwar Unit by Supreme Court Judge, Hon.resp. Shri. D Y ChandrachudJi

Special blessings

Special blessings by Gulzar Dadiji, BK Mount Abu during their visit at Sunrise Candles Head office in Mahabaleshwar

India's biggest candles exhibition

India's biggest candles exhibition organised at Tilak Smarak hall, Pune - SUNRISE CANDLES

NIRDHAR PURASKAR 

NIRDHAR PURASKAR from SHIV SENA APANG SAHAY KENDRA by Shri. Manohar Joshi J.

ADARSH VIDYARTHI PURASKAR

'ADARSH VIDYARTHI PURASKAR' from Shri. Gujarati Rashtriya Kelwani mandal, Gondia by the hands of Shri. Praffulbhai patel Ji

 Receiving award from Dadasaheb kondke foundation

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving award from Dadasaheb kondke foundation, by Shri. Babasaheb Purandare

Jeevan Yanha kadle Ho Puraskar

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia, founder Sunrise Candles receiving Jeevan Yanha kadle Ho Puraskar from Shree Sai Education trust, Pune.

Special visit

Special visit by Hon. respected Shri. Azim Prem Ji sir , WIPRO to Sunrise Candles Mahabaleshwar Unit.

ZIDD PURASKAR 2007

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia receiving 'ZIDD PURASKAR 2007' from Apang Seva Kendra, Sangli Maharashtra

Jeevan Yanha kadle Ho Puraskar

Dr. Bhavesh Bhatia, founder Sunrise Candles receiving Jeevan Yanha kadle Ho Puraskar from Shree Sai Education trust, Pune.