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Rajashree Birla is an Indian philanthropist. She is married to the late Aditya Birla (scion of the Birla family of business magnates). After her husband's death in 1995, Rajashree began working in CSR and charity sectors, developing a large philanthropic organization funded by her family.
Mrs. Birla is the Chairperson of the FICCI – Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence, Habitat for Humanity (India) and is on the Board of the Asia Pacific Committee as well as Habitat’s Global Committee. She is the Chairperson of FICCI’s first ever Expert Committee on CSR.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rajashree Birla She was engaged to Aditya Vikram Birla when she was 10 years old. Her marriage was conducted in three stages as
Rajashree Birla is an Indian philanthropist. She was married to Aditya Birla (scion of the Birla family of business magnates). After her husband’s death in 1995, Rajashree began working in CSR and charity sectors, developing a large philanthropic organization funded by her family.
Rajashree Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development — the Padma Bushan winner (for her services to society) is a tireless protagonist of change...
I dream of an India, where every human being lives a life of dignity, an India free from poverty.”. — Mrs. Rajashree Birla. She does not allow any baggage of the past to disturb her calm. Never a slighting word, no railing, no matter what the provocation — this is yet another ethereal quality of Rajashreeji.
May 23, 2012 · Rajashree Birla threw herself into philanthropy after her husband's death. The hospitals, schools and other projects she helps fund have benefited some 7 million people.
Career. In recognition of the exemplary work done by Mrs. Rajashree Birla, leading national and international organisations have showered accolades upon her. Among these the most outstanding one has been that of the Government of India which bestowed the ‘Padma Bhushan’ Award in 2011 on Mrs. Rajashree Birla in the area of social work.
Mrs. Rajashree Birla, born in September 1945, has proven herself as an eminent leader in the business world. She was reappointed as director of UltraTech Cement Limited at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in August 2020, after reaching the age of 75, a testament to her valuable contribution to her roles.
The renowned philanthropist Rajashree Birla is the Director on the Board of all the major Aditya Birla Group of Companies: viz., Aditya Birla Nuvo, UltraTech Cement Ltd., Grasim and Hindalco. She is also the Director of the Aditya Group’s International Companies in Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines.
