Bimla Poddar
Born
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)Social worker, philanthropist
Known forPhilanthropy
SpouseBimal Kumar Poddar
AwardsPadma Shri

Bimla Poddar is an Indian social worker, businessperson, philanthropist and the founder of Jnana Pravaha,[1][2] a Varanasi based centre for cultural studies, engaged in the efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of India.[3] Under the aegis of the organization, Poddar is involved in activities related to exploration of India's culture[4][5] and maintains a heritage museum housing artifacts from ancient India.[2][6] 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[7] and holds the directorship of many of the family concerns[8][9] which includes Ambuja Cements.[7] She was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[10]

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References

  1. ^ "Jnana Pravaha". Jnana Pravaha. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Kamat". Kamat. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Varanasi". Varanasi. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Benares: Bayly and the Making of World History". Jnana Pravaha. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  5. ^ Melba Levick (2008). IndiaColor: Spirit, Tradition, and Style. Chronicle Books. p. 175. ISBN 9780811853163.
  6. ^ "Good Samaritans among UP's 6 Padma awardees". Times of India. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Neotia family". Neotia family. 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Zauba Corp". Zauba Corp. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Bloomberg". Bloomberg. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. 2015. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.

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