M. B. Nirmal

M. B. Nirmal
M. B. Nirmal
Born	10 October 1943; Kunrathur, Tamil Nadu
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 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

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

"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

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. 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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[1] "M.B. Nirmal". Ashoka Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2009.

[g-2] "Community Participation for Clean Surroundings - EXNORA India". UNESCO. Retrieved 6 August 2009.

[gs-3] "Exnora award for Bhilai Steel Plant chief". The Hindu. 22 January 2008. Archived from the original on 30 January 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2009.

[gg-4] "ExNoRa International (EI)". The World Bank Group. Retrieved 6 August 2009.

[5] "Champion of many a cause". Business Standard. 27 October 2003. Retrieved 22 November 2009.