C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar facts for kids
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C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar
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| Born | March 9, 1886 |
| Died | 1956 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Being an able planner and administrator. |
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Notable work
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Bringing Siruvani water to Coimbatore. Ensuring Pykara hydel power to the city. |
| Office | Chairman of Coimbatore Municipality |
| Term | 1921 - 1936 |
Chinna Seevaram Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar was an important Indian leader, businessman, and politician. He was known for helping his city, Coimbatore, grow and become a better place to live. He also played a part in India's fight for independence.
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About C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar
C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar was born on March 9, 1886. He came from a wealthy family in Coimbatore, a city in India. His family was involved in business.
His Work and Public Service
Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar studied in Coimbatore. He started working for the Coimbatore Municipal Council in 1906. This council was like a local government for the city. He was a member for 20 years.
From 1921 to 1936, he became the Chairman of the Municipal Council. This meant he was in charge of making important decisions for Coimbatore. He helped bring clean water from Siruvani Waterfalls to the city. He also made sure Coimbatore got electricity from the Pykara power project.
He was also a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1926 to 1936. This was a bigger government body for the Madras region.
Helping India's Freedom Fight
Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar was a supporter of India's independence movement. This was a time when many people wanted India to be free from British rule. He helped collect money for V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. Pillai was a leader who started the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company. This company was an Indian shipping company. It was a way to support Indian businesses during the freedom movement.
Awards and Special Titles
For his great work, Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar received two important titles:
- The Dewan Bahadur title was given to him. This was an honor for his contributions to the city and the country.
- He was also made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This was another award from the British government.
His Lasting Impact
Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar left a big mark on Coimbatore. A major area in the city is named after him. It is called R.S. Puram. This name comes from his initials, R.S.
Also, a street in Coimbatore is named after him. It is called DB Road. "DB" stands for "Dewan Bahadur," one of his special titles. These names help people remember his important work for the city.
