M. P. Nachimuthu
| M. P. Nachimuthu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chennimalai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Popularly known as "MPN" |
| Education | B.A. B.L.,[1] |
| Occupation | Hand Loom - co-operative movement |
| Known for | Handloom Veteran - Government of India honored Padma Shri Award in 1983 |
| Title | "Kaiththari Kavalar" ( Savior of Handloom). " Father of Handlooms weavers" ( Nesavalarkalin Thanthai). |
| Awards | Padma Shri (1983) |
M. P. Nachimuthu was an Padma Shri award winner[2] in 1983 for his social work in the hand loom field. He was the founder of Chentex Hand Looms in Chennimalai.[1]
An Engineering College is constructed in Chennimalai with his name by J. Sudhanandhen.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Chentex Handloom Fabrics - About us". Chentex.org. 1941-04-14. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- ↑ "MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (Public Section) Padma Awards Directory (1954-2014)" (PDF). Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ "MPNMJ Engineering College, Chennimalai". Mpnmjec.ac.in. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
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