Manilal Balabhai Nanavati

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Manilal Balabhai Nanavati was an Indian social worker and freedom fighter who served as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. [1]

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Early life

He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) and educated at the university there. [2] Her sister was Chandulal Nanavati. [1] He was a co-author of the seminal book, The Indian Rural Problem. [1]

Career

Reserve Bank of India

He served as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 21 December 1936, to 21 December 1941. [3]

Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital

He founded Nanavati Hospital, located in Vile Parle, Mumbai, which was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in November 1950, and opened in May 1951. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital was later taken over by the Radiant Group.[ when? ] [4]

Bibliography

His notable books include: [5] [6]

Awards and honours

He was awarded a knighthood by King George VI at the 1941 Birthday Honours in 1941. [2] [ failed verification ]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Maniba and the art of true giving". www.mid-day.com.
  2. 1 2 "Welcome to Ahimsa Foundation". jainsamaj.org.
  3. ↑ "Reserve Bank of India - Deputy Governors". www.rbi.org.in.
  4. ↑ "Nanavati Hospital Owner- Dr. Balabhai". 13 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "Nanavati, Manilal B. 1877-1967 (Manilal Balabhai) [WorldCat Identities]".
  6. ↑ "Nanavati, Manilal Balabhai, Sir, 1877-1967 | The Online Books Page". onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu.
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