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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.
Early life edit
He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) and educated at the university there.[1]
Career edit
Reserve Bank of India edit
He served as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 21 December 1936 to 21 December 1941.[2]
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He founded Nanavati Hospital, located in Vile Parle, Mumbai, India, which was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in November 1950, and opened in May 1951. Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital was taken over by Radiant Group.[when?][3]
Bibliography edit
His notable books include:[4][5]
- Rural life problems; personal experiences
- Group prejudices in India; a symposium
- Fifty years of co-operation in Kodinar Taluka, a case study
- Report on the agricultural indebtedness in the Baroda state
Awards and honours edit
He was awarded a knighthood by King George VI at the 1941 Birthday Honours in 1941.[1][failed verification]
References edit
- ^ a b "Welcome to Ahimsa Foundation". jainsamaj.org.
- ^ "Reserve Bank of India - Deputy Governors". www.rbi.org.in.
- ^ "Nanavati Hospital Owner- Dr. Balabhai". 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Nanavati, Manilal B. 1877-1967 (Manilal Balabhai) [WorldCat Identities]".
- ^ "Nanavati, Manilal Balabhai, Sir, 1877-1967 | The Online Books Page". onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu.