Nanaji Deshmukh Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Nanaji Deshmukh (Chandikadas Amritrao Deshmukh, Nana Bhai)

Last Updated: 07 Feb, 2023 | Views: 531

Age: 93

Profession: Politician

Other Profession(s): Social Worker, Activist

Famous For: Social Activist and Bharat Ratna Awardee

Higher Education: Birla College (Now BITS Pilani)

Nanaji Deshmukh Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

11 Oct, 1916 (93 Years 04 Months 16 Days)

Birth Country

India

Birth State/Province

Maharashtra

Birth District

Hingoli

Birth Place

Kadoli

Birth Sign

Libra

Religion

Hinduism

Nationalities

Indian

Died on

27 Feb, 2010

Nanaji Deshmukh Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Nanaji Deshmukh was born on October 11, 1916 and died on February 27, 2010. Born into a poor family, he grew up in poverty. However, his desire to study was strong despite the lack of money, so he became a vegetable vendor to raise money for his studies. Bal Gangadhar Tilak's theories (an Indian independence activist and nationalist) greatly inspired him as a child. The Maharashtra-born artist spent most of his life in North India, mostly Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, even though he was born in Bombay Presidency (now Maharashtra).

Career:
In 1928: Nanaji Deshmukh joined the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh).
In 1947: RSS launched two journals in 1947, 'Rashtradharma' and 'Panchjanya,' in which Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as an editor.
In 1950: Because of his efforts, India's first SaraswatiShishu Mandir (School) opened in 1950 in Gorakhpur, which he always emphasized.
In 1969: Having retired from active politics in 1969, he founded the Deendayal Research Institute.
In 1977: The Ministry of Industry was offered to Nanaji by Morarji Desai in 1977 after he became Prime Minister. It was, however, rejected by Nanaji.

Awards & honour:
In 1999: Padma Vibhushan
In 2005: Dnyaneswar Award
In 2019: Bharat Ratna
As a mark of respect to Nanaji Deshmukh, the Government of India issued stamps in his honor in 2017.

Unknown Facts:
Despite his heavy workload, he opened the first SaraswatiShishu Mandir (School) in India in 1950 due to his hard work.