Mansukhlal Atmaram Master (1884–1970) was an Indian shipping professional, writer and the general manager of Scindia Steam Navigation Company, one of the oldest shipping companies in India. Born in 1884 and a lawyer by profession, he was reported to have been a trusted associate of

Walchand Hirachand Walchand Hirachand Doshi (23 November 1882 – 8 April 1953) was an Indian industrialist and the founder of the Walchand group. He established India's first modern shipyard, first aircraft factory and first car factory; he also established co ...

, the founder of the company. He was one of the delegates who represented the Government of India at the ''Safety of Life at Sea'' international convention which prescribed safety measures for the maritime industry and was an elected

plenipotentiary A ''plenipotentiary'' (from the Latin ''plenus'' "full" and ''potens'' "powerful") is a diplomat who has full powers—authorization to sign a treaty or convention on behalf of his or her sovereign. When used as a noun more generally, the wor ...

at the convention. He was the Vice- President of the All-India Organisation of Industrial Employers and was the author of several publications on shipping and economy, including ''Resources for the Third Plan'' and ''So I Rest on My Oars''. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the

Padma Bhushan The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service ...

, in 1968, for his contributions to Indian shipping industry.

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Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in public affairs 1884 births 1970 deaths Indian business executives 20th-century Indian lawyers Indian business writers Indian government officials Ship management Indian businesspeople in shipping Businesspeople in British India {{India-business-bio-stub

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