Krishan Dev Dewan
Indian Social Worker
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Krishan Dev Dewan is an Indian social worker and the founder of Vaishali Area Small Farmers Association, a non governmental organization for the welfare of the farmers in Vaishali, in the Indian state of Bihar.[1] He is known to have organised the refugee farmers of Nilokheri to make them self-reliant.[2] His activities at Vaishali have been listed by the Food and Agriculture Organization, placing them under People's participation in development.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1986.[4]
Born
India
OccupationSocial worker
KnownforVaishali Area Small Farmers Association
ChildrenDr. S.K.Dewan, Mr. Sudhir Dewan, Mrs. Asha Chaudhary, Mr. Rajiv Dewan
Dr. Vanita Kapoor
Krishan Dev Dewan | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Vaishali Area Small Farmers Association |
| Children | Dr. S.K.Dewan, Mr. Sudhir Dewan, Mrs. Asha Chaudhary, Mr. Rajiv Dewan Dr. Vanita Kapoor |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
