Ghanshyam Das Birla, also known as G.D. Birla, born on 10 April
1894, in Pilani town in Jhunjhunu district, in the region known as Rajputana, was
an Indian businessman and member of the Birla Family.
G.D. Birla was
the first entrepreneur from his traditional Marwari family. However, he knew
from an early age that business was not just a way to make profits, but also to
enrich the lives of others. Business and social good were already part of his
family's ethos.
At the age of 19, G.D. Birla met
Mahatma Gandhi and was influenced by his principles of nationalism and public
welfare. These principles further cemented his perception of business as a
force for good.
Between 1919 and his death in 1983,
G.D. Birla built the foundation of the Birla business empire. In addition, he
strove to serve the Indian people and industry. From serving as a member of
Central Legislative Assembly of British India in 1926 to co-authoring the
Bombay Plan in 1945, he contributed towards building a progressive growth
roadmap for India and Indians.
Thus, G.D. Birla enriched lives at
various levels and put the nation on the path of development. He also created
businesses and institutions that transformed millions of lives – for which he
was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1957.
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