QUADRI, SHRI S. T., B.E. [Congress (I)—Karnataka, Simoga, 1980]  s. of Shri Syed Sirajul Hassan Quadri; b. at Koppal, Raichur district, October 10, l932; ed. at Usmania University, Hyderabad; m. Smt. Banu Begum, May 7, 1953; 3 s. and 3 d.; Engineer and Steel Technologist; President, Taluk Congress Committee, 1954-58; Member, (1) District Congress Committee, 1955-58 and (ii) Mysore Pradesh Congress Committee 1955-58; Joined and held various top posts in Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd., Bhadrawati—a public sector undertaking during the last 22 years; Director, Salem Steel Plant, Tamil Nadu, nominated by Govt. of India in 1976; Founder President, Taj-UI-UIum Education Society, Bhadrawati; Life Patron, Millath Education Society, Shimoga; Patron, Azad Girls High School, Shimoga; Member, Karnataka State Haj Committee; also connected with various other organisations like Rotary etc.; presently Member, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.  

Social activities : Interested in extending all help to the needy and the poor and to solve the problems relating to unemployment, social justice, education etc.  

Favourite pastime and recreation : Reading, swimming and religious activities.  

Special interests : Social service. 

Accomplishments in letters, art and science; other achievements : Majored in Mechanical Engineering.  

Sports and clubs : Tennis, Member, Century Club, Bangalore.  

Travels abroad : Visited all countries of the world except U.S.A. and Canada in connection with technical discussions and expansion activities of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd., Bhadrawati.  

Permanent address : New Town Bhadrawati, Shimoga District, Karnataka.