Malati Devi and the Praja Mandal Movement

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What movement did Malati Devi organize to advocate for better conditions for peasants?

The Peasant Movement.

What was the name of the newspaper published by Malati Devi to raise awareness among peasants?

Saratha.

In which region was Malati Devi active during the Praja Mandal movement?

The Gadapata region.

What was the significant impact of Malati Devi's campaign in the Gadapata region?

It helped in the merging of Gadapata regions with Odisha. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Malati Devi work with during the Praja Mandal movement?

Sarangadhar Das. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Malati Devi take in the Bhoodan movement?

She actively participated and helped organize activities. Signup and view all the answers

What educational initiative did Malati Devi support?

Women's education. Signup and view all the answers

What movement did Malati Devi support related to state formation?

The movement for a separate Odisha state. Signup and view all the answers

Malati Devi's role in Odisha

Malati Devi was a significant social reformer in Odisha, India, actively involved in peasant movements, the Praja Mandal movement, and the Bhoodan movement.

Peasant Movement activities

Malati Devi organized peasant meetings, published a newspaper (Saratha), advocating for debt relief, tax remission, and fair wages, and rallied villagers to petition the government.

Praja Mandal Movement impact

Malati Devi led efforts motivating peasants in Dhenkanal to resist landlords, organized secret meetings for resistance, and published Ranabheri.

Bhoodan Movement involvement

She participated in Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan movement by founding a Navjeevan Mandal, with a role in the second All India Sarvodaya Seva Sangh conference and actively supporting tribal people.