Dr. Bharat Jhunjhunwala was born on January 7, 1950, in Kanpur in a family of industrialists. His educational journey began at Methodist High School in Kanpur and continued at Sant Marry Convent High School in Ayodhya before completing his secondary education at Govt Intermediate College Ayodhya. After graduating in 1967, he pursued physics, chemistry, and mathematics at Christ Church College, Kanpur. He was captain of the boating club of the College. He then obtained his PhD in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida in 1973, at the young age of 23.
Dr. Bharat JhunjhunwalaтАЩs journey from academia to activism, entrepreneurship, and scholarly pursuits exemplifies a lifelong dedication to challenging conventions and advocating for social and environmental causes. His interdisciplinary approach and commitment to intellectual inquiry continue to inspire and provoke thought in diverse spheres of academia and activism.