M Kamalathal
M Kamalathal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1934 or 1935 (age 90–91) |
| 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
[edit]Kamalathal, an octogenarian and a resident of Vadivelampalayam on the Coimbatore city outskirts, is known for her selfless service-cum-low margin business model.[2] She sells around 600 Idlis every day for INR 1 a piece with sambar and chutney side dishes, all of which she prepares alone.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Paatima's ₹1 idlis a crowd-puller in Coimbatore". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ↑ "The Wonder Woman Behind Coimbatore's '1 Rupee Idli'". National Geographic. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ↑ "The 1 ₹ Idli along with Care - Meet K Kamalathal, The 80-Year-Old Woman". My Adventures by Praveen Kumar. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ↑ "Meet 85-year old Kamalathal, who sells idlis for Rs 1". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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