Ghananand Pande
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Ghananand Pande (1 January 1902 – before 1995)[1] was an Indian scientist. He not only served at key positions in the Government of India but also made significant contribution towards nurture and education of young talents. He was honored with the highest civilian award of India, Padma Vibhushan in 1969.[2]
Life
Born in a small town in
Civil Engineering from Thomson College of Civil Engineering, Roorkee (now the IIT Roorkee) in 1925. Thereafter, he joined the Indian Railways as an engineer.[2]
He performed his work in a distinctive manner and was soon appointed as General Manager of
Railway Board and Secretary, Ministry of Railway in the Government of India after serving the post for three years in 1957. From 1958 to 1960 he was Chairman of the Steel Board and from 1961–1966, Vice-Chancellor of Roorkee University. Between 1966 and 1973 he worked in various senior positions in the Government of India.[3]
Work
- During his tenure as the Chairman of Durgapurwere set up and commissioned under his supervision.
- He conceived the idea of Baby Car project, 1960–61 and recommended manufacture of small cars.
- He established Roorkee University during his tenure as the Vice-chancellor.[4]
Recognition
He was conferred the
Kumaon University for his significant contribution towards education of aspiring students.[2] He was also awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1969 for his Civil Service. He was nominated from state Uttar Pradesh.[5]
References
- ISBN 8185865280.
- ^ a b c "Ghananad Pandey". Archived from the original on 27 September 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Luminaries of IIT Roorkee". IIT Roorkee. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ http://www.ieirlc.org/
- ^ "Padma Award from Uttarakhand". Apna Uttarakhand. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
