Vitthal Laxman Phadke
Vitthal Laxman Phadke | |
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Born | British India |
Other names | Mamasaheb Phadke |
Occupation | Social worker |
Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Vitthal Laxman Phadke, better known as Mamasaheb Phadke, was an Indian social worker, writer and
Indian National Congress.[2] The Government of India awarded him its third-highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 1969, for his contributions to society.[3]
Phadke wrote an autobiography, Mari Jeevan Katha (The Story of My Life), published by Navajivan Trust, a publishing house founded by Mahatma Gandhi.[4]
References
- ISBN 9788120812581.
- ISBN 9788171563197.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ISBN 978-8172293963.