Hemendra Prasad Barooah | |
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| Born | April 1, 1926 |
| Died | July 31, 2013 (aged 87) Bangkok |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Planter, entrepreneur |
| Children | two daughters and one son |
| Parent(s) | Siva Prasad Barooah Kamal Kumari Barooah |
| Awards | Padma Shri Lifetime Achievement award Tea Doyen Assam Title National Achiever Award Kamala Saikia Memorial Trust Award |
Hemendra Prasad Barooah (1926–2013), was an Indian entrepreneur, tea planter and philanthropist[1] known for his contributions to Assam tea and tourism industries. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2013, that bestowed on him the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of trade and industry.[2]
- ^ "Dr Hemendra Prasad Barooah: Life, works, achievements and great contribution of the Tea Doyen". Online Assam. 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ^ "List of Padma awardees". The Hindu. 26 January 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2014.