Asian Townsville Farms Private Limited

A FLAGSHIP COMPANY OF VETERAN DEFENCE FORCES GROUP

Asian Townsville Farms Private Limited (ATFL) was incorporated in 1986 by a group of retired Defence personnel and has a commendable vision of providing innovative and affordable housing solutions, as well as secured investment opportunities to Ex-Servicemen and the rising middle class.

Years

100

Lakh Square Yards Covered

Chairman

Lt Gen S M Mehta (Retd.), AVSM, SM, VSM**

Lt Gen SM Mehta (Retd.), AVSM, SM, VSM and Bar to VSM has had a distinguished and checkered career spanning four decades in the army. A highly decorated soldier, he is known for his leadership qualities as he has handled a multitude of leadership positions at strategic, inter- services, and operational levels. A thinker and an eminent Engineer, he transitioned successfully to the social sector after his retirement in 2014. As CEO of The Hans Foundation, he led its operations with great vision and contributed to its phenomenal growth over the next seven years.

He has been National Advisor to Saksham Foundation, CEO of The Banyan Foundation and Banyan Academy of Leadership for mental health and he is Chairman of Inclusion of Divyangjans Entrepreneurs Association (IDEA) Foundation.
He has joined ATFL as Chairman on 10th July 2023.

Managing Director

Maj C M Bhando (Retd.)

A highly gifted and distinctly competent engineer from the Indian Army, Maj Bhando is a mechanical engineer by profession. He took premature retirement and joined ATFL in 1993. He is versatile, has a perceptive intellect and carries a very calm persona. He oversees entire operations of ATFL, provides overall guidance and direction for its growth as per the vision of company.

He is a qualified NAREDCO certificate holder on Real Estate. A dedicated veteran, he is enthusiastically involved in corporate social responsibility activities. He has steered and contributed to the phenomenal growth of the company and has been responsible for completion of one stellar project after the other, successfully in the past 30 years.