Veni Shankar Jha was an Indian educationist.[1] He served as the director of public instruction of the Central Provinces and Berar and was the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 3 July 1956 to 6 April 1960.[2][3] The Government of India awarded him Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1971.[4]
Veni Shankar Jha Padma Bhushan | |
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 Prof. Jha as the VC of BHU | |
| 9th Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University | |
| In office 3 July 1956 – 16 April 1960 | |
| Appointed by | Rajendra Prasad |
| Preceded by | Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer |
| Succeeded by | Natwarlal H. Bhagwati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Known for | services in Education sector |
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- K. A. JAMUNA (1 June 2017). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. pp. 6–. ISBN 978-81-230-2456-1.