Om Prakash Munjal- Kamalia is a city in the Toba Tek Singh which is District of the Punjab and area of Pakistan.
- He was the founder and the chairman of Hero Cycles which is world՚s largest integrated bicycle manufacturing company.
- He was also founder of Hero Motors which is an Indian two - wheeler components manufacturer company.
- He was also a poet and contributor.
- He is also known for charitable activities in schools and hospitals.
- He became one of the first to explore the idea of manufacturing electric bicycles in India.
His achievements:
- He honoured by Udyog Rattan Award from Amrinder Singh and Punjab Rattan award for unforgettable contribution in economic development of the Punjab.
- He also received the Samman Patra award for the support to exchequer of the state government.
- He also got Indira Gandhi National Unity award to distinguish his social contribution.
About Hero Cycles:
- He started complete manufacturing of bicycle in 1956 with name Hero.
- They became the first bicycle manufacturer in India which produced 639 bicycles in that first year.
- Now the name Hero cycles become the world՚s largest united bicycle manufacturing company which manufacture 7.5 million cycles per year.
✍Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021