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SHRI
RAMESHWARDASJI BIRLA
1892-1973 |
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 Shri Rameshwardasji Birla
was a leading industrialist and philanthropist who dedicated his life to medical, social cultural, educational and religious activities not only in Bombay City, but also in the Country. He was the pioneering spirit behind the Bombay Hospital and was the Founder Chairman of the Trust.
His humanitarian approach and untiring efforts were responsible for setting up the Bombay Hospital in 1950 with a 440-bed capacity. Later in 1972, a 13-storey Medical Research
Center was added with all specialties in the medical field, and equipped with the most sophisticated equipment, and with a bed strength of over 200, making a total of about 680 beds, of which almost one-third are free.
As a businessman, he was well known for his integrity and acumen. He built a masterpiece of a temple in ancient architectural style at Kalyan, open to every one, irrespective of caste or creed.
To the social and cultural life of the city of Bombay, Shri R. D. Birla gave the magnificent and spacious Birla Mathushri Sabhagar in memory of his mother and the Birla Kreeda Kendra, at Chowpatty Sea face, in memory of his father.
In addition, Shri Rameshwardasji set up hospitals at Pilani, Calcutta and other centers along with charitable dispensaries. He passed away on April 21, 1973 at the ripe old age of 82 years.
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