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THE PERSON WHO HASINSPIRED YOU THE MOST

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AZIM HASHIM PREMJIAZIM HASHIM PREMJI

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HISTORYHISTORY

Born on 24 July 1945, he is an Indian business tycoon.Born on 24 July 1945, he is an Indian business tycoon.

The chairman of Wipro Limited, one of India's largestThe chairman of Wipro Limited, one of India's largest

software development company.software development company.

Completed his initial education at St. Mary's School, Mumbai.Completed his initial education at St. Mary's School, Mumbai. Was forced to leave his studies at the age of 21 to take over theWas forced to leave his studies at the age of 21 to take over the

family business when his father M.H. Premji, suddenly died infamily business when his father M.H. Premji, suddenly died in

1966.1966.

First annual general meeting of the company, made him all theFirst annual general meeting of the company, made him all themore determined to make Wipro a success story.more determined to make Wipro a success story.

THE REST IS HISTORY.THE REST IS HISTORY.

Today, Wipro Technologies is the largest independent R&DToday, Wipro Technologies is the largest independent R&D

service provider in the world.service provider in the world.

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HONOURS AND AWARDSHONOURS AND AWARDS

In 2000, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by theIn 2000, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by the

Manipal Academy of Higher EducationManipal Academy of Higher Education

In 2005,Government of India honored Azim Premji withIn 2005,Government of India honored Azim Premji with

Padma Bhushan.Padma Bhushan. Recognized by Business Week as one of the GreatestRecognized by Business Week as one of the Greatest

Entrepreneurs.Entrepreneurs.

Awarded a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), an honorary degree,Awarded a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), an honorary degree,

from the Aligarh Muslim University on the 18th of June, 2008.from the Aligarh Muslim University on the 18th of June, 2008. In 2009, he was awarded an honorary doctorate fromIn 2009, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from

Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut for hisWesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut for his

outstanding philanthropic work.outstanding philanthropic work.

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PHILANTHROPICPHILANTHROPIC

INTERESTSINTERESTS

Plans to set up a worldPlans to set up a world--class university to train teachers who will fan out toclass university to train teachers who will fan out to

the teacher training institutes in India's 600 districts.the teacher training institutes in India's 600 districts.

Started nine years ago and funded solely byStarted nine years ago and funded solely by PremjiPremji, the foundation was, the foundation was

given stock valued at "much more than" Rs 450given stock valued at "much more than" Rs 450 crorecrore as estimated by aas estimated by anewspaper.newspaper.

Mission 10X, is focused on making India's engineering students moreMission 10X, is focused on making India's engineering students more

employable in the IT industry.employable in the IT industry.

Wipro Cares, provides disaster relief, lending a hand after the earthquakeWipro Cares, provides disaster relief, lending a hand after the earthquake

in Gujarat or the floods in Orissa, for instance.in Gujarat or the floods in Orissa, for instance. Only if others could have treated their family fortune more as an issue ofOnly if others could have treated their family fortune more as an issue of

public responsibility and less as some personal privilege India would havepublic responsibility and less as some personal privilege India would have

been a better place for all.been a better place for all.

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SOURCE OF INSPIRATIONSOURCE OF INSPIRATION

PremjiPremji is known for his modesty and frugality in spite of hisis known for his modesty and frugality in spite of his

wealth.wealth.

TheThe AzimAzim PremjiPremji Foundation was set up with financialFoundation was set up with financial

resources contributed by himself.resources contributed by himself. AzimAzim PremjiPremji Foundation says it "dedicates itself to the causeFoundation says it "dedicates itself to the cause

ofof UniversalizationUniversalization of Elementary Education in India.of Elementary Education in India.

Also plans to give away most of his money during hisAlso plans to give away most of his money during his

lifetime. "To those to whom much is given, much has to belifetime. "To those to whom much is given, much has to begiven back."given back."

"Even if I was to give my children a small part of my wealth,"Even if I was to give my children a small part of my wealth,

it would be more than they can digest in many lifetimes,"it would be more than they can digest in many lifetimes,"

AzimAzim PremjiPremji said.said.

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LESSONS TO BE LEARNEDLESSONS TO BE LEARNED

1.1. Always strive for excellence.Always strive for excellence.

2.2. Learn to work in teamsLearn to work in teams

3.3. Take care of yourselfTake care of yourself

4.4. Be persistentBe persistent

5.5. Have a broader social visionHave a broader social vision

6.6. Change alone leads you to success and happiness.Change alone leads you to success and happiness.

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THANK YOUTHANK YOU