Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma grew up in a middle-class family in Kanpur and dropped out of school at a young age. To make ends meet, he worked as a tempo driver and loader, learning the realities of life on the streets.

After several early business setbacks, he entered the cement and steel trade in 2014 and later expanded into mining and transport, building a large truck fleet and strong financial base. Years of studying aviation regulations and pursuing an ambitious vision eventually led him to found Shankh Air, an airline set to launch in early 2026 with a goal to make air travel affordable for everyday Indians.