Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala
Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1916 Satara, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 20 August 2001 (aged 85) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Civil servant & Diplomat |
| Years active | 1947–2001 |
| Spouse | Frainy Kaikhushru Bilimoria |
| Children | Three daughters: Phiroza, Anahita, Ferida |
| Parent(s) | Tehmurasp Pirosha Satarawala, Meherbai Chiber |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan, Burma Star |
Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala (1916–2001) was an Indian civil servant (IAS), who served as: Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman & Diu & Dadra & Nagar Havelli (1983-1984), Governor of Punjab (1984-1985), Ambassador of India to Mexico, Guatemala & El Salvador (1985-1988). He was a recipient of the honor of Burma Star. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1983, for his contributions to society.[1]
Biography
Born on 15 February 1916 in
Satarawala was appointed Vice Chairman and Co-ordinator of the IX Asian Games (1982), Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman & Diu & Dadra & Nagar Havelli (1983-1984), Governor of Punjab (1984-1985), Ambassador of India to Mexico, Guatemala & El Salvador (1985-1988).
Recipient of the Padma Bhushan (1983), Fellow Nuffield Foundation (1963), Burma Star Medal.
Director on the Boards of- Tata Chemicals, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals, Indian Oil Corporation, Air India, ITDC, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and chaired the board of Gujarat Aromatics Limited. Member- Minorities Commission (1981-1983), Indian Wildlife Board (1980-1983), World Wildlife Fund, W region (1976-1981). Vice President Bombay Natural History Society (1980), Founder member of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage.
Wife: Frainy Kaikhushru Bilimoria
Children: Three daughters- Phiroza, Anahita, Ferida
He died on 20 August 2001 in Pune at the age of 85.[2][3]
See also
- List of Ravians
- List of governors of Punjab (India)
References
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Jacob condoles Satarawala's death". The Tribune. 21 April 2001. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ "August 2001". Rulers. 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
External links
- Who's who in India. Guide Publications. 1986.