KNOWPIA
WELCOME TO KNOWPIA
Veni Shankar Jha 
Summary
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 | |
|---|---|
 Prof. Jha as the VC of BHU | |
| 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 |
| Awards |
|
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Extraordinary Gazette" (PDF). Government of India. 1971. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Sunil N. Shabde (16 October 2012). Meteoric Life of a Mathematician: A tribute to Dr. N.G. Shabde. Xlibris Corporation. pp. 144–. ISBN 978-1-4771-2912-8.
- ^ "History of BHU". www.bhu.ac.in. 27 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 October 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. Government of India. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
External links edit
- K. A. JAMUNA (1 June 2017). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. pp. 6–. ISBN 978-81-230-2456-1.