M. B. Nirmal

M. B. Nirmal is the founder and chairman of Exnora International which is a civic movement in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, which deals with environmental issues.^[2]^[3]^[4] In addition to his involvement in Exnora, Nirmal is also involved in consumer advocacy, afforestation programmes, and rehabilitation of convicts among others.^[5]

Early life

Nirmal did his schooling in Government Higher secondary school Kundrathur and obtained his graduation from Pachiappa’s college Chetpet, Chennai. He obtained his degree in Law from Madras Law College.

One Hut - One Light

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"One Hut - One Light" scheme in Sogandi village in 1978.

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"One Hut One Light" scheme was introduced for the first time in India in the Sogandi village in 1978 by Indian Overseas Bank in Chengalpet for which M. B. Nirmal was the manager. Hon’le Minister Panruti S. Ramachandran is seen inaugurating, with Nirmal seated in the back.

Author/Writer

He is author of twelve books in Tamil and six books in English written for individual and societal development. He has been writing in leading Magazines and periodicals regularly.

References

↑ M.B. Nirmal. Ashoka Foundation.
↑ Community Participation for Clean Surroundings - EXNORA India. UNESCO.
↑ Exnora award for Bhilai Steel Plant chief. The Hindu(22 January 2008).
↑ ExNoRa International (EI). The World Bank Group.
↑ Champion of many a cause. Business Standard(27 October 2003).

External links

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[1] M.B. Nirmal. Ashoka Foundation.

[g-2] Community Participation for Clean Surroundings - EXNORA India. UNESCO.

[gs-3] Exnora award for Bhilai Steel Plant chief. The Hindu(22 January 2008).

[gg-4] ExNoRa International (EI). The World Bank Group.

[5] Champion of many a cause. Business Standard(27 October 2003).

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