Mahimananda Mishra Redefines The Endeared ‘Babu Culture’ In Odisha

Mahimananda Mishra

Even though the so-called ‘Babu Culture' or ‘Babudom' began during the British era in colonial India and the then sophisticated English officers, bureaucrats and the white-collared clerks (be an indigenous Indian well-versed in English language) used to be addressed by the common man as ‘Babus', independent India is getting rid of the scourge and malaise at a fast pace.


Such a false vanity, as well as forced dignity, has gradually got abolished due to the improvement in educational system of free India. As more and more Indian natives are now highly educated apart from being a part and parcel of our democratic set-up of liberty, equality and fraternity, all are equal before the law of land irrespective of one's official position and social status.


On the contrary, the age-old Hindu ethos in our Indian subcontinent has been using this term of ‘Babu' since pretty long years as a mark of respect, reverence, love and affection towards a fellow human being.


And, this lovable epithet of ‘Babu' (gentleman) has now been synonymous with Mahimananda Mishra, who is also fondly called as Mahima Mishra Babu, in Odisha.


It is the impeccable and pure love and affection Mahima Babu is being showered on by the people.


Mahima Babu is today adored as a doyen of vibrant industrial activities in Odisha. He is a household name of each and every Odia family and is popular as a bona fide victor besides being an outstanding self-reliant entrepreneur.


His lucid vision of being a first-generation entrepreneur led to the creation of a colossal industrial empire where his employees are treated as own family members.


The widely-acclaimed brand name Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) is his brainchild and being its promising managing director (MD), he has left no stones unturned to stand sturdily as the strongest pillar for his employees.


His diligent and dedicatedly working brigade, ranging from the top rank to the bottom, addresses him as ‘Babu' not because he is the boss, but their god father in true letter and spirit.


The family members of the OSL employees also exhibit the same level of allegiance owing to a good will gesture in return of the dedication spontaneously paid back to them by an empathetic, compassionate and generous Mahima Babu.


His concerted efforts and admiring aspirations create an incredible spirit of conquering the unconquerable.


Irrespective of age groups, be it young or old, the people address him as ‘Babu' because of the warmth and vibe he creates amongst them by dint of his utmost dedication and loyalty.

A Good Samaritan virtue in him has always prioritised the needs and aspirations of his people since he believes more in giving than owning for himself.


Mahima Mishra Babu has himself undertaken innumerable developmental and welfare activities in the society. Instances galore like promoting the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and never failing to organize blood donation camps as he well-realizes the dire need of the unique life-saving as well as most precious red liquid.


He also strongly believes that ‘Go Green' is the real game changer of the world. Hence, he has taken plethora of initiatives for the plantation of trees as ‘green is gold' and that infuses elixir to the existence of living beings.


A human being like him absolutely relies on humanitarian virtues. Even after being a frontline entrepreneur, he religiously sticks to his eternal grounds. Such a noble soul when acclaimed as ‘Babu' earns the laurels of affinity and goodwill for him.


Mahima Mishra Babu has been sincerely taking care of his employees since the inception of OSL. Thus, the sense of gratitude and pleasure creates an unflinching faith and belief in everyone's heart that ‘Babu' is there to help at the hour of need.

This epitomizes how Mahimananda Mishra has redefined the ‘Babu Culture' through his laudable and caring deeds.