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Janaki Devi Bajaj (7 January 1893 – 21 May 1979) was an Indian independence activist who was jailed for participating in Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932. Early life and career. She was born on 7 January 1893 in Jaora in Jaora State into an Agarwal family.
Smt. Janki Devi Bajaj was a strong advocator of the Gandhian way of life. During the nationalist movement of India, she actively participated in the Swadeshi movement. She discarded foreign clothes and adapted to a Gandhinian way of lifestyle.
Jankidevi Bajaj married Jamnalal Bajaj at the age of eight. Jankidevi followed in Jamnalalji's footsteps and identified herself with the Gandhian movement. Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation instituted a special annual Award in her memory for women workers for Outstanding Contribution to the Uplift and Welfare of Women and Children.
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Aug 15, 2017 · When we talk about the women freedom fighters, a very few of us remember the name of Janakidevi Bajaj, the woman who took a stand for the nation and participated actively in the struggle for freedom.
Jankidevi Bajaj was a true Gandhian social worker and a true disciple of Vinoba Bhave who was truly devoted to work, a real Karma Yogini. She was actively participating in the freedom struggle and other social activities. Know more about Jankidevi Bajaj's life here.
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A revolutionary in spirit, Jankideviji undertook padyatras with Vinobaji and was also actively involved in the Bhoodan, Koopdan, Gram Seva and Goseva movements post-independence. In recognition of her lifelong work, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Vibhushan in 1956.
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