Indumati Chamanlal

Indumati Chamanlal
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. 1 2 "Amdavadi khadi brand MORALFIBRE chosen for Hollywood film costumes". Desh Gujarat. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Local firm takes up Khadi cause, nominated for Ethical Business award". Indian Express. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Firm takes up Khadi cause, nominated for Ethical Business award........Parimal Dabhi". Karmayog. 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.



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