P. Gopinathan Nair
Indian social worker (1922–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Padmanabha Pillai Gopinathan Nair (7 July 1922 – 5 July 2022) was an Indian social worker, Gandhian, independence activist, and the chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Trust (popularly known as Gandhi Smarak Nidhi).[1] He participated in the Quit India movement of 1942 and worked alongside Vinoba Bhave to promote Bhoodan and Gramdan movements.[2] He was the initiator of the camp movement, a student program that was part of the Construction Movement of Mahatma Gandhi.[3] He was a recipient of the Jamnalal Bajaj Award, among other honors.[4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to society.[5]
P. Gopinathan Nair | |
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Born | (1922-07-07)7 July 1922 |
Died | 5 July 2022(2022-07-05) (aged 99) Neyyattinkara, Kerala, India |
Occupation(s) | Social worker Gandhian Indian independence activist |
Years active | Since 1942 |
Known for | Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Trust Shanti Sena Bhoodan Movement |
Spouse | L. Saraswathi Amma |
Parent(s) | M. Padmanabha Pillai K. P. Janaki Amma |
Awards | Padma Shri Jamnalal Bajaj Award Stallions Social Service Award SUTIC Honor |