K. I. Varaprasad Reddy

K I Varaprasad Reddy
Born (1948-11-17) 17 November 1948 (age 75)
Papireddy Palem, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationChairman of Shanta Biotechnics
Parents
  • Venkata Ramana Reddy (father)
  • Shantamma (mother)
AwardsPadma Bhushan

Koduru Ishwara Varaprasad Reddy (born 17 November 1948)[1] is an Indian entrepreneur and founder of vaccine manufacturing company Shantha Biotechnics. The Govt of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan award in 2005 for his contribution in the field of science and engineering.[2] He also received an honorary doctorate from Sri Venkateshwara University, Gitam University, and Vignan University for his pioneering efforts.[3]

  1. ^ "Padma Bhushan Dr. Koduru Varaprasad Reddy, Shantha Biotechnics Ltd". 1nellore.com. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Padma Bhushan Dr. Koduru Varaprasad Reddy, Shantha Biotechnics Ltd".
  3. ^ "Lunch with BS: Varaprasad Reddy".