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. 1 2 "Chentex Handloom Fabrics - About us". Chentex.org. 1941-04-14. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
  2. "MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (Public Section) Padma Awards Directory (1954-2014)" (PDF). Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  3. "MPNMJ Engineering College, Chennimalai". Mpnmjec.ac.in. Retrieved 2014-03-19.


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