Padma Bhushan for Godrej, Thyagarajan

January 26, 2013 01:06

Industrialists Adi Burjor Godrej and Ramamurthy Thyagarajan have been selected for Padma Bhushan, one of the country's highest civilian awards.

Dalit entrepreneur Kalpana Saroj, VLCC Founder Vandana Luthra and CMD of Rajshree Group Rajshree Pathy are the three businesswomen selected for Padma Shri awards.

Noted Assamese tea industrialist Hemendra Prasad Barooah and Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries Chairman Milind Kamble have also been selected for Padma Shri awards.

Godrej is the Chairman of the Godrej Group. He has played an an important role in the development of a variety of industries by leading key organisations of trade and commerce. At present, he also heads industry body CII.

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