Dr. Bansi Dhar Ji was closely associated with Shriram Institute for Industrial Research as Vice-Chairman for over three decades. Under his able guidance and dynamic leadership, Shriram Institute achieved great heights. During this period the Institute flourished and rapidly carved a niche as an important and recognized national Institute. Dr. Bansi Dhar, born in March 1930, was the grandson of Sir Shriram, founder of the D.C.M. Group of Industries. He completed his schooling from The Doon School, Dehradun and St. Columbus School, Delhi. He graduated from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi with a Bachelor of Science degree. He studied Management and Business Economics from Hoeferlin Academy for Professional Education in erstwhile West Germany and further studied at Harvard Business School, U.S.A. Finally, he received his doctorate degree from the University of Agra. Dr. Bansi Dhar was the Chairman and Managing Director of DCM Limited and of Hindustan Vacuum Glass. He was also Director on the boards of Jay Engineering Works Ltd., Shriram Refrigeration Industries Ltd., Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Usha International Ltd. and Kothari Sugar & Chemicals Ltd.