Padma Shri Chandi Dan Detha | |
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| Sarpanch of Borunda Gram Panchayat | |
| In office 1955-1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Borunda |
| Died | 28 July 2024 |
| Relations | Vijaydan Detha |
| Residence(s) | Borunda, Jodhpur |
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| Awards | Padma Shri (1967) |
Chandi Dan Detha (died 28 July 2024) was an Indian agriculturalist and Padma Shri recipient who is known for pioneering work in the field of agriculture and transforming the desert village of Borunda. Chandi Dan was elected the first Sarpanch of the village panchayat in 1955 and served four terms till he retired.[1] He is also known for founding the premiere Rajasthani folklore institute, Rupayan Sansthan. He was also a member of the Research Advisory Committee (GOI).[2][3]
- ^ "जनसंपर्क कर भाजयुमो ने वटवृक्ष सम्मान समारोह का दिया न्यौता". Dainik Bhaskar. 2017.
- ^ "PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH MEETING OF RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) AND THIRD MEETING OF RECONSTITUTED RAC UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DR E A SIDDIQ AT NBPGR, NEW DELHI ON 14-15 MAY" (PDF). 2004. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ Rajasthan (India) (1965). Rajasthan Gazette (in Hindi).