Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki 
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 Traffic Controller, Fine Artist, Author & Social Worker | |
| Born | 1 September 1978 |
| Birth Place | Nimgaon, Nandura, Buldana, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Caste | Mali (OBC) |
| Occupation | Traffic Controller (MSRTC), Fine Artist, Author, Poet, Social Worker |
| Qualifications | B.A., M.A., A.T.D., G.D. Art, C.Lib., D.Lit. |
| Known for | 125+ National & International Awards, London Book of World Record 2025, MF Husain National Award 2025, MSRTC 17 Years Service |
| Organisation | Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) |
| City | Nimgaon, Nandura, Buldana, Maharashtra, India |
| Mobile | 9604743992 / 7666391771 |
| gaykip123@gmail.com | |
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki is an Indian traffic controller, fine artist, author, poet and social worker based in Nimgaon, Nandura Taluka, Buldana District, Maharashtra, India. Born on 1 September 1978, he serves as a Traffic Controller at Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Nandura Bus Stand — a position he has held for 17 years. Beyond his professional role in public transport, Dr. Gayki is a multifaceted creative personality — a painter, sculptor, cartoon artist, writer, poet and social worker — who has earned remarkable recognition for his contributions to fine arts, literature and social service. He is the recipient of 72+ national and international awards including the London Book of World Record 2025, the MF Husain National Award 2025 for Fine Art, the Honorary Doctorate (D.Lit.) 2025, the USA Book of World Record 2025 and numerous prestigious state and national honours. He has also accumulated 50+ certificates across different sectors — reflecting the extraordinary breadth of his talent and social engagement.
Background
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki was born on 1 September 1978 in Nimgaon, Nandura Taluka, Buldana District, Maharashtra, India. His address is At Po: Nimgaon, Tq. Nandura, Dist: Buldana — Pin 443404, Maharashtra. From an early age, he developed a deep passion for drawing, painting, sculpture and writing — a passion that has grown alongside his professional career and produced an extraordinary body of creative work and social contribution.
His life is a remarkable example of how an ordinary government employee can pursue extraordinary creative and social goals — becoming a celebrated artist, author and awardee while fulfilling his daily duties as a public servant.
Education
- B.A. — Bachelor of Arts
- M.A. — Master of Arts
- A.T.D. — Art Teacher's Diploma
- G.D. Art — Government Diploma in Art
- C.Lib. — Certificate in Library Science
- D.Lit. — Doctor of Literature (Honorary, 2025)
Professional Career
MSRTC — Traffic Controller (17 Years)
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki has been serving as a Traffic Controller at Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Nandura Bus Stand for 17 years — contributing to the smooth, safe and efficient operation of public bus transport in the Nandura region of Buldana District.
S.T. Workers Union — 17 Years
Alongside his MSRTC service, Dr. Gayki has been an active member of the S.T. Workers M.N.R.P.K.S. Union for 17 years — advocating for the rights, welfare and interests of transport workers across Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Navnirman Rajya Parivahan Kamgar Sena — State Secretary
Dr. Gayki serves as the State Secretary of Maharashtra Navnirman Rajya Parivahan Kamgar Sena — a significant leadership position in the transport workers' movement of Maharashtra, reflecting his commitment to labour rights and worker welfare.
Academic — Assistant Lecturer (2009)
Dr. Gayki also served as an Assistant Lecturer at B.N.C. Fine Art College, Khamgaon in 2009 — contributing to fine arts education and mentoring young artists.
Creative Work
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki is a versatile and prolific creative artist whose work spans multiple disciplines:
- Drawing and Painting — Fine art paintings across various styles and subjects
- Sculpture — Three-dimensional artistic works
- Cartoon Painting — Political and social commentary through cartoon art
- Writing — Creative and social writing
- Letter Writing — Correspondence as a literary art form
- Poem Writing — Original poetry in Marathi and other languages
- Story Writing — Short stories and narrative fiction
- Essay Writing — Academic and social essays
His creative work reflects a deep engagement with society, culture, history and the human condition — making him one of Maharashtra's most versatile grassroots artists.
Social Work
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki is deeply committed to social service — participating in community development, social awareness and welfare activities across Buldana and Maharashtra. His social work is reflected in his extensive list of recognitions from social organisations, educational bodies and government agencies across the state and the country.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki has received more than 125 national and international awards in recognition of his contributions to fine art, literature, education, social service, and public life.
- Creative Hand of Maharashtra Award (2024)
- Savitrimai Fule Rashtriya Prerna Award (2025)
- Mahamanav Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Rashtriya Vichar Prerna Award (2025)
- Lokmata Ahilyamai Holkar Jeevan Gaurav Award (2025)
- Indian Excellence State Award for Fine Art (2025)
- Rajarshi Shahu Rashtriya Sanman Award (2025)
- State Level Adarsh Sahityik Samajratna Award (2025)
- Honorary Doctorate Award (2025)
- International Icon Award (2025)
- Bharat Seva Ratna Award (2025)
- Bhartiya Sarvashreshtha Samman (2025)
- Bhartiya Gaurav Samman (2025)
- India News Media Council Rising Bharat Star's Award
- Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar (2025)
- White Lotus Events Rashtriya Ratna Samman (2025)
- Rashtra Seva Samman (2025)
- Bharat Gaurav Samman (2025)
- International Achievers Award (2025)
- India Star Passion Award (2025)
- Swami Vivekananda Pride Achievers Award (2025)
- Chanakya National Leadership Award (2025)
- Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Global Icon Leadership Award (National) (2025)
- Rashtriya Darpan Karyagaurav Award (National) (2025)
- Worthy Wellness Vishwaratna Sanman (National) (2025)
- Fair Vision Hinduratna National Award (2025)
- Global Education Media Rashtriya Gaurav Sanman (2025)
- Global Icon Shiksharatna National Award (2025)
- Dnyanuday Foundation Rashtriya Kalashiromani Award (2025)
- Dainik Karnadar National Icon State Level Award (2025)
- Dainik Karnadar Lokneta State Level Award (2025)
- Shivpratishthan State Level Kalaratna Award (2025)
- Gunwant Kamgar Association Rashtriya Kamgar Ratna State Level Award (2025)
- London Book of World Record International Award (2025)
- Bharatbhushan National Award (2025)
- Adarsh Vidyaratna Sanman (2025)
- Bharat Seva Ratna Tatvadnyanache Pradhyayan National Award (2025)
- National Shiksha Ratna Sanman National Award (2025)
- Doctor of Literature (D.Lit.) (2025)
- Maharashtra Kirti State Level Award (2025)
- Icon of Maharashtra State Level Award (2025)
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Bhartiya Ratna Sanman National Award (2025)
- Ravindra Ratna National Award (2025)
- Rashtriya Gaurav Sanman National Award (2025)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shourya National Award (2025)
- Anandi Universe Maharashtra Kirti State Level Award (2025)
- Bharat Human Right Foundation Maharashtra Ratna Gaurav Puraskar (2025)
- Iconic Personality Award (2025)
- Global Achievers – Artist of the Year National Award (2025)
- Art Excellence National Award (2025)
- Rashtraprerna National Award (2025)
- Maharashtra Prerna State Level Award (2025)
- Sardar Patel Pride of Nation National Award (2025)
- Global Excellence National Award (2025)
- P.M. Modi Vision of Bharat National Award (2025)
- City Excellence Award (2025)
- Bhartiya Padmabhushan Award (2025)
- Rashtra Gaurav State Level Award (2025)
- M.F. Husain National Award for Fine Art (2025)
- Art Contest Award (2025)
- USA Book of World Record (2025)
- Paramount Book of World Record (2025)
- Prestigious Book of World Record (2025)
- Orient Book of World Record (2025)
- Bharat Bhushan National Award (2025)
- Nature Foundation Utkrushta Samajratna Puraskar (State Level) (2025)
- Bangal Gaurav Puraskar (2025)
- Yashaswi Vyaktimatva Gaurav Sanman (Nature Foundation) (2025)
- World Book of Record (2025)
- U.N. Book of World Record (2025)
- Global Excellence National Award (2025)
- Indian Book of World Record (2025)
- World Excellence Book of Records (2025)
- Maharashtra Prerna Award (2025)
- Untitled Artist Group International Art Competition – First Prize (2025)
- Kalashri National Award (2025)
- Shiksha Shiromani National Award (2025)
- Master of Studies Global Excellence Award (2025)
- Rashtriya Gaurav Sanman National Award (2025)
- City Excellence National Award (2025)
- Rashtriya Ratna Sanman National Award (Y.S.S. Foundation) (2025)
- US Art Gallery Second Prize National Award (2025)
- Pride Book of Nation National Award (2025)
- Global Achievers of India National Award (2025)
- Bhartiya Hindu Ratna National Award (2025)
- Idol of Maharashtra State Level Award (2025)
- Iconic Personality National Award (2025)
- Global Artists Excellence National Award (2025)
- South Asian Brilliance International Award, Nepal (2025)
- India Book of World Record International Award (2025)
- Bharat Gaurav Sanman National Award (2025)
- Bhartiya Padma Vibhushan National Award (2025)
- Anandi Universe Foundation Maharashtra Ratna State Level Award (2025)
- National Pride and Excellence Award (2026)
- Bharat Good Times 100 Artists India Award (26 January 2026)
- Suvarna Bharat Sanman National Award (2026)
- Art Avenue Brooklyn International Award (2026)
- Swami Vivekananda Rashtriya Prerna Award (2026)
- International Achievers International Award (2026)
- State Level Darpan Ratna Award (2026)
- Samajratna State Level Award (Swatantra Maharashtra Kamgar Sanghtana) (2026)
- Global Achiever Icon Artist of the Year International Award (2026)
- Best Pensmith Award (2026)
- Bharat Ratna Sanman (2026)
- Bharat Gaurav Sanman Award (2026)
- International Mini Art Exhibition Award (2026)
- Champion of Artistic Excellence Award (2026)
- Rashtriya Ratna Award (2026)
- National Anti Harassment Foundation Bharat Bhushan Award (2026)
- The Indian Forum Swami Vivekananda National Inspiration Award (2026)
- Darpan Ratna Award (Hindi Marathi Patrakar Sangh) (2026)
- Global Achievers Icon Awards – Artist of the Year (2026)
- Received more than 150+ certificates of appreciation and participation across art, literature, education, and social service.
Vision and Goals
Dr. Pradip Sugdeo Gayki's vision is to continue growing as a fine artist, writer and social worker — using his creative gifts and professional platform to contribute meaningfully to Maharashtra's cultural heritage and to inspire others from ordinary backgrounds to pursue extraordinary dreams. He aspires to become one of the most celebrated fine artists and social voices in India — representing the best of Maharashtra's grassroots creative tradition.
Online Presence
- Email — gaykip123@gmail.com
- Mobile — 9604743992 / 7666391771