He is the founder of one of the first joint sector companies in India, Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited, in partnership with the Government of West Bengal.[5] The idea behind this joint sector venture was to promote social housing development in urban India.[6] Neotia's maiden project, Udayan was declared a "Model Housing Project" by the union government.[7]
He is a member of the board of governors' of IIM Calcutta.[3]
Awards
He was conferred the Padma Shri in the year 1999 for his initiative in the field of social housing.[7] He has been awarded with Young Presidents' Organization YPO Legacy of Honor Award and works as the Honorary Consul of Israel in West Bengal.[8]
References
↑India, NDTV (30 March 2007). "boss's day out". NDTVINDIA. Retrieved 24 August 2012.