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Indian educationist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Veni Shankar Jha was an Indian educationist.[1] He served as the director of public instruction of the Central Provinces and Berar and was the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 3 July 1956 to 6 April 1960.[2][3] The Government of India awarded him Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1971.[4]
Veni Shankar Jha Padma Bhushan | |
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9th Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University | |
In office 3 July 1956 – 16 April 1960 | |
Appointed by | Rajendra Prasad |
Preceded by | Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer |
Succeeded by | Natwarlal H. Bhagwati |
Personal details | |
Born | Madhya Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Educationist |
Known for | services in Education sector |
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