Award
Padma Bhushan
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3281658 · wikidata
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Malcolm Adiseshiah
1910-04-18 – 1994-11-21
Life & Legacy
Malcolm Sathiyanathan Adiseshiah (18 April 1910 – 21 November 1994) was an Indian development economist and educator. In 1976 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award. In 1998, UNESCO created the Malcolm Adiseshiah International Literacy Prize in recognition of his contribution to education and literacy. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, in 1978.
Occupation & Career
farmer, politician, economist, pedagogue
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Padma Bhushan
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Padma Bhushan
Employer
University of Calcutta
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Sources & Provenance
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