Irshad Mirza
| Irshad Mirza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation |
Industrialist Philanthropist |
| Known for | Mirza International |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Irshad Mirza is an Indian industrialist and the executive chairman of Mirza International group of companies.[1][2] He is a former chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission.[3] An alumnus of the Aligarh Muslim University,[4] he is a former member of the University Court.[5] He is the founder of Mirza Foundation,[6] a charitable organization and is involved in social welfare activities.[7] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2010, for his contributions to trade and industry.[8]
References
- ↑ "Business Leaders". 4-Traders. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Irshad Mirza, Promoter, Executive Chairman". Mirza International. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission". Milli Gazette. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "AMU Old Boys' Kanpur". AMU Old Boys' Association. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "New AMU Court elected". Two Circles. 1 February 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Indian Muslim Legends". Indian Muslim Legends. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Craft Bazaar- 2010". S. Sen Nursery Teachers' Training Institute. 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
External links
- "Padma Shri Irshad Mirza said that the there was an urgent need for developing entrepreneurship in Muslim youth". News report. India Education Diary. 8 May 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
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