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Neerja Birla (born 15 April, 1971)[1] is the founder of the Aditya Birla Education Trust.

Early life and education

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She did her schooling at the Villa Theresa High School in Mumbai and went to the Sophia College for Women in Mumbai. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology.[2][3][4]

Personal life

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Neerja Birla is married to Kumar Mangalam Birla,[5] the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group.They have three children: businesswoman Ananya Birla, businessman Aryaman Birla,[6] and Advaitesha Birla,[7] the Founder of Ujaas.[8][9]

Career

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Neerja Birla is the Founder & Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust[10], a social enterprise committed to the Spirit of Service[11]. She has established verticles in the field of mental health, education and women’s empowerment which include the Aditya Birla World Academy [12], The Aditya Birla Integrated School, Mpower[13], the Aditya Birla Education Academy[14], Ujaas[15]and Nalanda Aditya Birla Education Trust[16].

Awards and recognition

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  • Powerful Woman in Business Award - Fortune India (2021, 2023)[17][18]
  • Social Impact Leader & Changemaker of the Year Award - Mahatma Award(2021)[19]
  • Golden Peacock Award for Social Leadership (2023)][20]
  • Most Powerful Woman in Business Award - Business Today[21]
  • 50 Top Global Mental Health Leaders Award - World Mental Health Congress

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Neerja Birla: The founder and chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and the wife of Kumar Mangalam Birla; know about her lifestyle, journey, and net worth". Financialexpress. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ "Neerja Birla Archives". Thrive Global India. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  3. ^ "Dr. Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson - Aditya Birla Education Trust receiving Golden Peacock Award for Social Leadership - 2023". www.goldenpeacockaward.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  4. ^ "Neerja-Birla: Read Latest News from Neerja-Birla - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  5. ^ "Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla".
  6. ^ "Meet Ananya Birla, daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, who quit her music to focus on her family business. Her father has an impressive net worth of Rs 1,77,864 crore". 8 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Dr. Neerja Birla and Ms. Advaitesha Birla talk about their initiatives for mental health and menstrual hygiene". 12 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Aditya Birla Education Trust launches Ujaas Menstrual Health Express to bring awareness on menstrual health across 25 states".
  9. ^ https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/ujaas-unleashes-menstrual-health-express-a-nationwide-initiative-driving-awareness-and-exploring-diverse-menstrual-health-practices-across-india-124010900924_1.html
  10. ^ https://www.abet.co.in/
  11. ^ "Neerja Birla - Most Powerful Women in 2024 - Fortune India".
  12. ^ https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com
  13. ^ https://mpowerminds.com/
  14. ^ https://www.abea.in/
  15. ^ https://www.ujaas.in/
  16. ^ https://nalanda-abet.com/
  17. ^ Shashidhar, -Ajita. "Neerja Birla - Most Powerful Women in 2023". Fortune India. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  18. ^ Thakur, -Arnika. "Neerja Birla - Most Powerful Women in 2021". Fortune India. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  19. ^ "2021 Recipients".
  20. ^ Secretariat, G. P. A. "Golden Peacock Individual Leadership Awards Winners list". www.goldenpeacockaward.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  21. ^ "MPW 2023: Here's what inspires Neerja Birla in her diverse ventures". Business Today. 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2024-08-09.