Hari Govindrao Vartak (February 9, 1914− October 7, 1998) also known as Bhausaheb Vartak was a social activist[1] and politician from Maharashtra, who served as the cabinet minister in the ministry of Vasantrao Naik, handling the portfolio of Public health, Salt land and fishing.[2][3] He also served as the Revenue Minister in the Maharashtra government.[4]
The Government of India honoured him in 1991, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the society.[5]
He was from the Indian National Congress party. He won the 1962 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from Bassein assembly seat.[6]
References
- ↑ 'भाऊसाहेब वर्तक हे महानायक'(February 14, 2017).
- ↑ Year of Freedom{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Indian National Congress(1963)
- ↑ VASANTRAO NAIK: A Pioneer In Politics And The Father Of Agro-Industrial Revolution{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}
- ↑ माजी महसूलमंत्री वर्तक यांची जमीन हडपली(January 30, 2019).
- ↑ 1991 - Padma Awards. Padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ↑ Bassein Maharashtra Assembly Election 1962. Latestly.
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