Question

Explain about Durgabai Deshmukh

Answer 1

Explanation:

Durgābāi Deshmukh, Lady Deshmukh (Rajahmundry, 15 July 1909 – 9 May 1981) was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker and politician. Deshmukh, the first Indian governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Finance Minister in India's Central Cabinet during 1950-1956.

Answer 2

Durgabai Deshmukh (1909 - 1981)

• She was popularly known as "Iron Lady".

• She organised Salt Satyagrah during CDM in Madras and was inprisoned.

• She was a member of the Constituent Assembly.

• She was awarded the Tamrapatra and Paul Hoffman Award after independence in recognition to her service to the society.

• Her social works include establishment of Andhra Mahila Sabha (1941), Andra Education Society, Sri Venkateswar College in the Delhi University, Central Society welfare Board and she also edited the journal Andhra Mahila.