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Devi Datt Pant | |
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| Born | 11 April 1907 Khantoli, Uttarakhand, India) |
| Died | 14 April 1982 (aged 75) Bikaner, India |
| Spouse | Lilawati Pant |
| Residence(s) | 51 Sadulganj, Bikaner |
Devi Datt Pant (11 April 1907 – 14 April 1982) was an Indian freedom fighter and founder of Bikaner Khadi Bhandar. He was born in Uttrakhand but later migrated to Rajasthan.
Devidatt Pant was a prominent figure associated with the Khadi movement in India. He played a significant role in promoting Khadi, a handspun and handwoven cloth, which became symbolic of India's struggle for independence from British rule.
Devidatt Pant established the "Khadi Bhandar" in Bikaner, Rajasthan, contributing to the promotion and sale of Khadi cloth. The Khadi Bhandar was not just a commercial venture but also a part of the larger Gandhian philosophy of self-reliance and economic independence. T
he Khadi movement, championed by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed to revitalize the rural economy by promoting spinning and weaving as cottage industries.
Pant's efforts in establishing and managing the Khadi Bhandar helped in creating employment opportunities in rural areas, encouraging self-sufficiency, and reducing dependence on foreign goods. Additionally, the Khadi movement emphasized the use of indigenous raw materials and traditional craftsmanship, fostering a sense of national pride and cultural identity.