Born at Pollachi in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu to an agricultural family. Received early education at Pollachi and higher education in Madras. Secured his law degree from the University of Madras in 1932, but could set up legal practice at Coimbatore only in 1936. Got involved in the freedom movement. Suffered imprisonments. An institution-builder — the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and the Madras Institute of Development Studies owe their inception to his encouragement .... Read More

Joined the freedom struggle. Founded Shri Gandhi Ashram for propagation and sale of Khadi. Post independence, entered Uttar Pradesh legislature and was a minister in the cabinet of three Chief Ministers in succession. But continued his commitment to Shri Gandhi Ashram. Handed over all his salary and pension amounts to the institution and drew his livelihood from it only. Shri Gandhi Ashram, 9 Shahnajaf Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226 001 Tel: 0522-2222938 / 2227983 / 4208/5041 Read More

Science and Technology activities covered agricultural processing, dairying & animal husbandry, cattle development, poultry, training in self-employment of rural agriculturists, landless labourers and women, technical & management education, irrigation, digging of wells, sericulture. Founded Rajhans Poultry Farm. Launched ‘Sheti Vigyan Mandal’- a young farmers’ association for arranging study tours within India and abroad. Agricultural Development Trust, Barama .... Read More

Vinoba's Bhoodan & Gramdan took them to all parts of India. Accompanied him in padyatra in dacoit infested Chambal Valley. Were in the forefront when it came to contacting the dacoits and persuading them to surrender their arms. Were sent by Vinobaji to Assam at the time of of the Assam-Bengal conflict to undertake peace work. Propagated Gram Swaraj in Kheda district, Gujarat and finally settled in the tribal village of Pindwal in Valsad district. Operated a Food Bank. Have been assoc .... Read More

Born in Oslo, Norway. Founded the International Peace Research Institute. Organised Peace Conferences, Lectures on subjects like “Theory of Peace”, “Theory of Conflict”, “Methodology of Peace Research” etc. A consultant to UNESCO, UNCTAD, WHO, UNEP, UNIDO, FAO, UNO, OECD and ECC. A world-renowned social scientist. One of the founders and inspirers of the Greens Movement in Europe. Conducted course in Satyagraha at Hawaii University. 51 Bois Chatton, F .... Read More