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Mr. L. N. Gopalaswami

  • 1994
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Constructive Work

Born: November 12, 1902

A veteran Gandhian and a distinguished freedom fighter. Worked in the realms of removal of untouchability, Harijan (Dalit) welfare, Khadi, prohibition, temple entry and village industries. Took up full time Harijan work under the auspices of Harijan Sevak Sangh. Got into Madras Legislative Assembly. Managing Trustee of the Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya – one of the most outstanding monuments of Harijan work in the entire country.

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya,
No.18, Conran Smith Road,
Gopalapuram,
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu – 600086
Tel: 044 - 2434 3302