Shri Kanchanbhi Patel, founder and mentor of Patel Hume Pipe Factory received the 'Udyog Bharati Award for the year 2006, for quality achievement and business excellence' awareded at the 13the National Seminar on corporate Achievements and Social Responsibilities by Shri E. V. K.S Ilangovan (State Minister for Industries & Commerce, Govt. of India)