Indumati Chamanlal
Indumati Chamanlal | |
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Born | Gujarat, India |
Occupation | Gandhian, freedom fighter |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Indumati Chamanlal was an Indian freedom fighter, gandhian and the founder of the first Khadi store in India.[1][2][3] She was the first minister for textiles in the Indian state of Gujarat during which time she established the first Khadi store in India at Ahmedabad.[1] She was honoured by the Government of India in 1970 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[4]
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References
- 1 2 "Desh Gujarat". Desh Gujarat. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Indian Express". Indian Express. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Karmayog". Karmayog. 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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