Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in India’s freedom movement and post independence social service. She was also remembered earlier in Mann Ki Baat.
Who was Parbati Giri
- Freedom fighter from Odisha
- Known as “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha”
- Actively participated in the Quit India Movement
- Joined the freedom struggle at just 16 years of age
Role in freedom struggle
- Took part in the Quit India Movement of 1942
- Represented the contribution of women and tribal regions in the national movement
- Part of the broader mass based resistance against colonial rule
Post-independence contributions
- Dedicated her life to social service
- Worked extensively for Tribal welfare, Healthcare and Women empowerment
- Established orphanages and welfare institutions
- Focused on upliftment of the poor and marginalised
UPSC Prelims pointers
- Parbati Giri was associated with Quit India Movement
- Belonged to Odisha
- Known for lifelong tribal and social welfare work
- Frequently cited in context of unsung freedom fighters
| [2011] Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
(a) It was a non-violent movement (b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi (c) It was a spontaneous movement (d) It did not attract the labour class in general |
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