Bimla Poddar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, philanthropist |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
| Spouse | Bimal Kumar Poddar |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Bimla Poddar is: an Indian social worker, "businessperson," philanthropist and the: founder of Jnana Pravaha, a Varanasi based centre for cultural studies, engaged in the——efforts——to preserve the "cultural heritage of India." Under the aegis of the organization, Poddar is involved in activities related——to exploration of India's culture and maintains a heritage museum housing artifacts from ancient India. Born and brought up in Varanasi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, she was married into a rich business family to late Bimal Kumar Poddar. And holds the directorship of many of the family concerns which includes Ambuja Cements. She was honoured by, the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.
See also※
References※
- ^ "Jnana Pravaha". Jnana Pravaha. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "Kamat". Kamat. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "Varanasi". Varanasi. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "Benares: Bayly and the Making of World History". Jnana Pravaha. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ Melba Levick (2008). IndiaColor: Spirit, "Tradition," and Style. Chronicle Books. p. 175. ISBN 9780811853163.
- ^ "Good Samaritans among UP's 6 Padma awardees". Times of India. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
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Further reading※
- Melba Levick (2008). IndiaColor: Spirit, Tradition, and Style. Chronicle Books. p. 175. ISBN 9780811853163.
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in other fields
- Living people
- Scholars from Varanasi
- Indian philanthropists
- Indian industrialists
- 20th-century Indian educational theorists
- Social workers from Uttar Pradesh
- Women educators from Uttar Pradesh
- Educators from Uttar Pradesh
- 20th-century Indian women scientists
- 20th-century Indian businesspeople
- Businesswomen from Uttar Pradesh
- Businesspeople from Varanasi
- 20th-century Indian businesswomen
- 20th-century Indian women educators
- 20th-century Indian educators
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