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Som Dutt Vedalankar

Mr. Som Dutt Vedalankar

  • 2000
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Constructive Work
Graduated from Gurukul Kangri and obtained the degree of Vedalankar due to his proficiency and expertise in the study of Vedas. A veteran Gandhian, he was inspired by the call of Mahatma Gandhi and took a vow to wear khadi all his life. Became synonymous with the word ‘khadi’ is widely respected as the "Bhishma Pitamaha" in the Khadi world. Participated in Salt Satyagraha, and later in Non-cooperation and Quit India Movements; suffered imprisonment. In 1938, .... Read More