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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.
Sep 3, 2016 · Smt. Jankidevi Bajaj, a strong proponent of the Gandhian way of life, propagated rural upliftment through cottage industries. A self-made woman, she actively participated in the freedom struggle and was known to be charitable and frugal, and resolute yet compassionate.
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.
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 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, Welfare and Development of Women and Children.
Janaki Devi Bajaj was a great social activist who lived during the British Raj and made significant contribution to women’s social development, temple entry of harijans, being motivated by her husband Jamnalal Bajaj and Mahatma Gandhi.
Jamnalal Bajaj Award is an Indian award, for promoting Gandhian values, community service and social development. Established in 1978, by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation of Bajaj Group, it is given annually in four categories, and usually presented by the President, Vice president, Prime Minister of India or a leading figure.
