Mr. Satish Magar

Member, Advisory Board

Mr. Satish Magar is one of India’s most respected entrepreneurs, visionary urban planners, and pioneers of inclusive township development. As the Chairman and Managing Director of Magarpatta Township Development and Construction Company Ltd., he transformed a unique idea into one of the world’s most successful farmer-led urban development models. Under his leadership, Magarpatta City in Pune emerged as a globally recognized integrated township, demonstrating how landowners can become long-term stakeholders in urban development rather than merely sellers of land.

Coming from an agricultural family in Pune, Mr. Magar envisioned a development model that balanced economic growth with social equity. Instead of conventional land acquisition, he brought together more than 120 farming families as shareholders in the township project, enabling them to retain ownership and participate in the long-term value creation of their land. This innovative “Farmer Direct Investment (FDI)” model has become an internationally acclaimed case study in inclusive and sustainable urban development and has been studied by leading academic institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

Under Mr. Magar’s leadership, Magarpatta City has evolved into a world-class, self-sustained township integrating residential neighbourhoods, commercial spaces, IT parks, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, recreational infrastructure, and extensive green spaces. The township is internationally recognised for its environmentally sustainable planning, incorporating rainwater harvesting, waste management systems, renewable energy initiatives, and nearly one-third of its area dedicated to green cover. The project has become a benchmark for integrated urban planning and sustainable development in India.

Building upon the success of Magarpatta City, Mr. Magar has also been instrumental in the development of Nanded City, another large-scale integrated township in Pune based on the same philosophy of planned urbanisation, environmental sustainability, and community-centric development. His work has demonstrated how visionary leadership, innovation, and stakeholder participation can create economically vibrant and socially inclusive cities.

Mr. Magar has held several leadership positions in India’s real estate sector. He served as the National President of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), where he worked to promote transparency, sustainable development, policy reforms, and professionalism across the real estate industry. Throughout his career, he has consistently advocated responsible urbanisation, affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and collaborative development models that benefit both communities and the economy.

His contributions have earned widespread recognition from industry, government, and academic institutions. Magarpatta City has received numerous national and international awards for excellence in township planning, environmental sustainability, and innovative urban development, establishing itself as one of India’s most successful planned cities.

As a Member of the Advisory Board of the Sharad Pawar Inspire Fellowship, Mr. Satish Magar brings invaluable expertise in entrepreneurship, sustainable urban development, innovation, community leadership, and institution building. His pioneering work in creating inclusive development models and empowering communities aligns closely with the Fellowship’s vision of nurturing future leaders committed to sustainable development, innovation, and nation-building.