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Pioneers

Chairman

D S Jahla

Dev Group is spearheaded by one of the most accomplished and respected entrepreneurs of India, Mr. DS Jhala.

He is one of the living legends of the salt and bromine industry with over 55 years of rich experience. He is the chairman of Dev Salt Private Limited and Dev Wetland and Social welfare foundation

Labhowa State

Mr. Jhala belongs to a royal family of LABHOWA, Uttar Pradesh,
which originated from Chuda, Gujarat.

He has not only has developed many Salt Works but has also put up the biggest Bromine Plant in the Country, Solaris Chemtech Industries Ltd. at Khavda, Bhuj, Gujarat, India and contributed more than what one can contribute to society by imparting his knowledge under various roles, which are:

  • 1. President of NMCT.
  • 2. Former President of Kutch Saurashtra Salt Manufacturers Association.
  • 3. Former President of Indian Salt Manufacturers Association (Apex Body of Indian Salt Manufacturers)
  • 4. Chairman of Dev Wetland and Social Welfare Foundation.
  • 5. Chairman of Dev Wetland and Social Welfare Foundation.
  • 6. Member of Chamber of Commerce, Jamnagar, Gujarat Regional Advisory Board (Salt) & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Member of Environment Committee of Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
  • 7. Leading as a Salt Consultant.

With a great skill set such as imparting thoughts through words, Mr. Jhala has also written the following articles:

  • 1. International Conference for the Salt Industry - Germany (2017) & Ahmedabad(2010 & 2006)
  • 2. 1st and 2nd Conference International Conference on Ecological Importance of Solar Saltworks-Mexico(2009) & Greece (2006)
  • 3. International Conference - Tianjin, China (2007)
  • 4. Asian Salt Forum - Beijing (2005)
  • 5. National Conference - Jaipur (2005)
  • 6. 8th World Salt Symposium - Netherlands (2000)

Managing Director



Mr. HD Jhala

Mr. HD Jhala, Managing a Director of the Dev Salt Pvt Ltd. He started taking interest in the business from his school days and has laid the foundation for Dev Salt's vision towards its growth.

His dynamic personality has made him a Market Leader in the salt business and various other fields. His strategic insights, financial acumen and focused approach to every aspect of the business is what makes him one of the best in the business. To balance business and environment, hHe has also made medical services accessible for the people in rural areas, within the vicinity of the Salt Works and won an award as
"Growth Drivers of Gujarat."

He was also the Former Vice President of Indian Salt Manufactures Association.



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