Noshir H. Antia
N. H. Antia | |
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| Born | 8 February 1922 |
| Died | 26 June 2007 |
| Other names | Noshir Hormasji Antia |
| Occupation(s) | Plastic surgeon social worker |
| Years active | 1945–2007 |
| Known for | Plastic surgery |
| Spouse | Arnie Noshir Batliwala |
| Children | One son and one daughter |
| Parent(s) | Hormasji Merwanji Soonamai |
| Awards | Padma Shri G. D. Birla International Award Karma Yogi Puraskar |
Noshir Hormasji Antia (8 February 1922 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian plastic surgeon and social worker, known for his pioneering contributions to the treatment and rehabilitation of people afflicted with leprosy. He was the founder of three notable non governmental organizations, Foundation for Research in Community Health (FRCH), Foundation for Medical Research (FMR) and the National Society for Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped (NASEOH), all working in the field of rehabilitation of patients, cured or otherwise. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1990.