Kovai Khaddar Ayyamuthu - A Proponent of Khaddar Movement in Tamil Nadu

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Authors

  • P. Karthika
     Vellalar College for Women, Erode – 638012, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • R. Sneka
     Ph.D Research Scholar (JRF), Vellalar College for Women, Erode – 638012, Tamil Nadu ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15613/hijrh/2022/v9i2/218193

Keywords:

All India Spinners Association (A.I.S.A), Khaddar Propagation

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the intensive propagation carried out by Kovai Khaddar Ayyamuthu for the progress of the Khaddar movement in Tamil Nadu. As a proponent of Gandhian Constructive program, Spinning drew a tremendous amount of inspiration and brought a new commitment to his political action. The study intends to evaluate the nature and functioning of the All India Spinners Association (A.I.S.A), Tamil Nadu branch under the Secretaryship of Ayyamuthu during the year 1936-40. The data represents the interesting study of the highly commendable reformative work executed ahead of its time in Khaddar production and sale in the region. The purpose of this research is to describe the endeavor of Kovai Khaddar Ayyamuthu who left no stone unturned by leading Tamil Nadu as a flag bearer of the nation in the Khaddar movement.

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Published

2022-12-01

Issue

Vol 9, No 2 (2022)

Section

History

 

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Ibid., p.97.

Ibid.,pp.180-182.

Ibid., p.203.

Ibid., p.206.

Ibid., p.207.

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Ibid., p.248.

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Ibid., p.317.

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