Gulshan Lal Tandon | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 August 2012 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Coal India Limited |
| Years active | 1950-2012 |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1986) |
Gulshan Lal Tandon was a pioneer in the Indian Mining Industry, the former chairman of Coal India Limited who played a major role in establishment of Coal India. [1] [2] [3] Mr. Tandon received Padma Bhushan , India's third highest civilian honour, in 1986 for his services to Indian mining industry. [4] He died on 2 August 2012. [5]
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