Hari Govindrao Vartak Explained

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]

Notes and References

1. News: 'भाऊसाहेब वर्तक हे महानायक' . . February 14, 2017 . Marathi.
2. Book: Year of Freedom . 1963 . . 339 .
3. Book: Dr. Dinesh Sewa Rathod . VASANTRAO NAIK: A Pioneer In Politics And The Father Of Agro-Industrial Revolution . 83 . Mr.Hari Govindrao Vartak (Public health, Salt land and fishing).
4. News: माजी महसूलमंत्री वर्तक यांची जमीन हडपली . . January 30, 2019 . Marathi.
5. Web site: 1991 - Padma Awards . Padmaawards.gov.in . 2 December 2021 . 2 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211202104237/http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Year=1991-1991 . dead .
6. Web site: Bassein Maharashtra Assembly Election 1962 . Latestly.