M. B. Nirmal
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| Born | 10 October 1943 |
| Alma mater | Pachaiyappa's College, Chetpet, Madras Law College |
| Occupation | Social activist |
| Known for | Environmental management[1] |
M. B. Nirmal is the founder and chairman of Exnora International which is a civil 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
[edit]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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Author
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "M.B. Nirmal". Ashoka Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
- ^ "Community Participation for Clean Surroundings - EXNORA India". UNESCO. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- ^ "Exnora award for Bhilai Steel Plant chief". The Hindu. 22 January 2008. Archived from the original on 30 January 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- ^ "ExNoRa International (EI)". The World Bank Group. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- ^ "Champion of many a cause". Business Standard. 27 October 2003. Retrieved 22 November 2009.
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