Manmohan Rai C K / B.E., MIE
Director, Brightway India Consultancy & Allied Services (R)
Manmohan Rai serves as the Director of Brightway India Consultancy & Allied Services, bringing over three decades of rich experience in the fields of Chemical Plant Installations, Fuel Stations, LPG Filling Plants, Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS), and LPG Reticulation Systems for High-Rise Buildings. As a qualified technocrat and consultant for the Department of Explosives (PESO), his technical acumen and regulatory expertise have been instrumental in the successful execution of a wide range of projects.
Manmohan Rai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, under Dharwad University, which he completed in 1989. Early in his career, he gained valuable hands-on experience as a Design Engineer at Menon Bearings, Kolhapur, and as a Quality Control Engineer at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Pune, where he worked for a combined period of four years.
In 1994, he joined Puttur Petroproducts (P) Ltd as General Manager, where he spearheaded several landmark projects. His key contributions included the installation of LPG filling plants, fuel stations, and Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS). His role involved end-to-end project management, compliance with legal frameworks, and adherence to safety and operational protocols.
With extensive experience in the set-up of chemical industries and fuel stations, Manmohan Rai has become a trusted advisor to some of India's leading oil and petroleum companies. He has provided consultancy and advisory services to organizations such as:
His core areas of expertise include navigating the complex regulatory landscape governed by the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Gas Cylinder Rules, 1981 (Amended 2009). He has also rendered consultancy services for major companies such as Total Oil India Limited (TOIL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and IOCL, assisting them in the set-up of chemical storage facilities using cylinders and pressure vessels.
To further bolster his technical proficiency, Manmohan Rai has undergone specialized training in the following areas:
With his blend of technical expertise, legal knowledge, and hands-on experience, Manmohan Rai has established himself as a trusted authority in the field of chemical, LPG, and fuel infrastructure consultancy. Under his leadership, Brightway India Consultancy & Allied Services continues to excel in providing end-to-end solutions for the establishment of chemical plants, LPG filling stations, and allied infrastructure.