Hemendra Prasad Barooah

Hemendra Prasad Barooah
Hemendra Prasad Barooah
Born	April 1, 1926; Jalukonibari, Jorhat, Assam, India
Died	July 31, 2013 (aged 87); Bangkok
Alma mater	Harvard University (MBA)
Occupation(s)	Planter, entrepreneur
Children	two daughters and one son
Parent(s)	Siva Prasad Barooah; Kamal Kumari Barooah
Awards	Padma Shri; Lifetime Achievement award; Tea Doyen; Assam Title; National Achiever Award; Kamala Saikia Memorial Trust Award

Hemendra Prasad Barooah (1926–2013), was an Indian entrepreneur, tea planter and philanthropist known for his contributions to Assam tea and tourism industries. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2013, that bestowed on him the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of trade and industry.

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