Biren Kumar Basak

Biren Kumar Basak (born 16 May 1951) is an Indian handloom weaver[1][2] from the Nadia district.[3] He is the recipient of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India.[4]

References
  1. "ढाई रुपये दिहाड़ी पर काम करने वाला आज है करोड़ों की कंपनी का मालिक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. "कभी गलियों में साड़ी बेचने पर मिलते थे 2.50 रुपये, अब करोड़पति बने बिरेन कुमार". Hindustan (in Hindi). 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  3. "It is a proud moment for India's creative workers: Bengal weaver Biren Kumar Basak on Padma Shri honour | Kolkata News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. "Meet Biren Kumar Basak, from selling sarees to winning Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
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