Jamshed Vazifdar
| Jamshed Vazifdar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 2000 |
| Other names | Jimmy |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Blood transfusion movement |
| Parent(s) | Nowroji Vazifdar |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Jamshed Nowroji Vazifdar, popularly known as Jimmy, was a Parsi physician from India[1] and a former secretary of the Indian Red Cross Society at its Maharashtra Chapter.[2] Born in Mumbai and graduated in medicine in 1946,[1] he is known to have contributed to the blood transfusion movement in India.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1973.[4] He died in 2000.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Medical Council of India". Medical Council of India. 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- 1 2 "Fourth Generaration of the Same Club" (PDF). Bombay Samachar. 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "The Gateway" (PDF). Rotary Club International. 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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