Freedom Movement in Haveri Region: Role of Nagamma Veeranagouda Patil

Abstract:

This research paper explores the Historically the situation of women in India, Nagamma was the social worker who worked for uplifting the condition of the Harijan children in Karnataka. She brought the Gandhian movement to Karnataka and participated in the Indian independence struggle. After independence Nagamma Veeranagouda Patil, who was popularly called 'Amma', dedicated herself towards educating children. The hostel was based on the Gandhian principles and it became the only place other than Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati ashram serving the Harijan children