Dr. K.K. Birla – Founder Chairman

Our late Chairman, Dr. Krishna Kumar Birla belonged to one of the most illustrious families that have contributed towards growth of modern India, both in the Industrial and the Social Sectors. Continuing the family legacy of building a new Nation, Dr. Birla, a visionary, nurtured the KK Birla Group into one of the most respected Business Houses in India. The Group, covers a wide canvas with interest in Fertilisers, Media, Textiles, Sugar, Shipping, Engineering, Engineering Services, Financial Services, Furniture, Information Technology, Chemicals and the Infrastructure sectors.

Dr. Birla was a Hindi Prabhakar (Hons in Hindi), D.Litt (Honoris Causa) and his contribution in the field of literature has been immense through the publication of his works. It was a passion that Dr. Birla pursued till the end.

Dr. Birla was a Member of Parliament for 18 years (1984-2002). Having been thrice elected to the Rajya Sabha, he left his mark as an eminent Parliamentarian.

Dr. Birla was the Founder of the KK Birla Foundation. The Foundation has done commendable work in the field of literature, scientific research, Indian philosophy, art, culture and sports. Dr. Birla was found to be generous in his benevolence during persistent droughts in the State of Rajasthan. As the Chairman of Birla Education Trust, a position he held till 2006, Dr. Birla contributed immensely towards the cause of education in India.

Dr. Birla served as the head on the management boards of a number of business chambers and trade bodies. He was a Patron and a Past President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). During his lifetime, Dr. Birla held many important positions in a number of Education Institutions and Sports federations.

Dr. Birla was also the Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS). BITS has three campuses at Pilani, Dubai and Goa. The fourth campus is coming up at Hyderabad.