Quick Info
| Profession | Activist, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1916 |
| Age | 93 years (died on 27, Feb, 2010) |
| Birthplace | Kadoli, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 27/02/2010 |
Latest News about Nanaji Deshmukh
11/10/2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Nanaji Deshmukh on his 109th birth anniversary, honoring him as a 'great visionary' who dedicated his life to rural development. The tribute highlighted his enduring legacy in education, healthcare, and self-reliance initiatives across India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Chandikadas Amritrao Deshmukh |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School in Sikar, Rajasthan | |
| Birla College (Now BITS Pilani), Rajasthan |
Personal Life
| School | High School in Sikar, Rajasthan, India |
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| College/University | Birla College (Now BITS Pilani), Rajasthan, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Deshastha Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He emerged from humble beginnings and sold vegetables to finance his education. | |
| 2. He drew inspiration from Bal Gangadhar Tilak. | |
| 3. He founded India's inaugural 'Saraswati Shishu Mandir' in Gorakhpur. | |
| 4. In 1969, he set up the Deendayal Research Institute. | |
| 5. His work centered on enhancing rural development and education. | |
| 6. He established Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, India's first rural university. | |
| 7. He was a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) alongside his BJS leadership. | |
| 8. His body was donated to AIIMS for medical research after his death. |