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Parasu Ram Mishra
Indian soil conservationist and environmentalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parasu Ram Mishra (died 2001) was an Indian soil conservationist and environmentalist, credited with efforts for the transformation of Sukhomajri, a small village in Chandigarh in the valley of Shivalik Hills.[1] He was the head of the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (CSWCRTI) at its Chandigarh centre.[2] He was a recipient of the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of the Padma Shri.[3]
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Parasu Ram Mishra | |
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Born | January 1926 Jharkhand, India |
Died | May 2001 |
Occupation(s) | Soil conservationist Environmentalist |
Years active | 1965-2000 |
Known for | Sukhomajri project |
Spouse | Ramjhari Mishra |
Children | 6 |
Parent | RamVriksha Mishra |
Awards | Padma Shri Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Awards |
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