V. T. Patil
V. T. Patil | |
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MP-Loksabha; founder- Tararani Vidyapeeth, Kolhapur | |
In office 1962-1967 | |
Constituency | Western Maharashtra - Kolhapur. |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 July 1900 Shigaon, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Residence | Kolhapur |
V. T. Patil (born 31 July 1900 - death unknown) was an education reformer and politician who represented Kolhapur as a Member of Parliament in the 3rd Lok Sabha that sat between 1962 and 1967. His interest in development of education in Kolhapur — a town in Maharashtra, India — is reflected in the various institutions that he either founded or was involved in founding.
Background[]
Patil was born in Shigaon, Sangli district, Bombay Presidency, British India on 31 July 1900. He graduated from the University of Bombay with a degree in law and between 1930-1950 he had a legal practice in Kolhapur.[1]
Rural education[]
Patil had an interest in developing rural and women's education in Kolhapur. He was involved in the establishment of ,[2] and was a co-founder of Shri Mouni Vidyapeeth.[3] In addition, he founded Kamala College[1] and helped to establish Shivraj College of Arts & Commerce.[4]
Member of Parliament[]
Patil was elected a Member of Parliament for the third Lok Sabha in 1962. He represented the Kolhapur constituency as a member of the Indian National Congress.[citation needed]
References[]
- 3rd Lok Sabha members
- People from Kolhapur
- Lok Sabha members from Maharashtra
- 1900 births
- University of Mumbai alumni
- People from Sangli district
- Maharashtra politician stubs