Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate
| Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate | |
|---|---|
| Native name | विनायक सीताराम सरवटे |
| Born | 1884 |
| Died | 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Children | Shalini Moghe, Vishnu Vinayak Sarwate |
Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate (Marathi: विनायक सीताराम सरवटे) (1884-1972) was a Marathi freedom fighter, political leader, and author from Indore.[1] [2]
He founded with his daughter, Shalini Moghe, "Bal Niketan Sangh", an organization in social service and education.[3]
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1966.[4]
References
- ↑ Jones, Rodney W. (1974). Urban Politics in India: Area, Power, and Policy in a Penetrated System. University of California Press. p. 78. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate Works". Open Library. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Our Founders". Bal Niketan Sangh, Indore. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. p. 22. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
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