M Kamalathal
M Kamalathal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1934 or 1935 (age 89–90) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Idli Amma (mother) Paatima (grandmother) |
| Known for | Makes & sells Idlis to migrant workers and needy for INR 1 |
M Kamalathal, affectionately known as the Idli Amma (mother) and Paatima (grandmother), is an Indian social worker known particularly for her work in making & selling Idlis to migrant workers and needy for INR 1. [1]
Social works
Kamalathal, an octogenarian and a resident of Vadivelampalayam on the Coimbatore city outskirts, is known for her selfless service-cum-low margin business model. She sells around 600 Idlis every day for INR 1 a piece with sambar and chutney side dishes, all of which she prepares alone. [2] [3]
References
- ^ "Paatima's ₹1 idlis a crowd-puller in Coimbatore". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Good News: 80-year-old Continues To Sell Idli For Re 1 Despite Losses". Republic World. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Meet 85-year old Kamalathal, who sells idlis for Rs 1". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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