Krishan Dev Dewan
| Krishan Dev Dewan | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Vaishali Area Small Farmers Association |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Krishan Dev Dewan is an Indian social worker and the founder of Vaishali Area Small Farmers Association, a non governmental organization for the welfare of the farmers in Vaishali, in the Indian state of Bihar.[1] He is known to have organised the refugee farmers of Nilokheri for making them self-reliant.[2] His activities at Vaishali has been listed by the Food and Agricultural Organization, placing them under Peoples participation in development.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1986.[4]
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References
- ↑ "Vafsa, activities". Vafsa. 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Days 42,43, 63, 64, 67 Bihar". Vijay Mahajan. 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ↑ "FAO Online Catalogues". FAO. 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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