Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Parbati Giri Birth Centenary Stamp Proposal Receives Centre’s Support
Parbati Giri was a freedom fighter and social worker from Odisha.
People also called her “Badama.”
She joined India’s freedom movement when she was only 16 years old.
She followed the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi.
She was imprisoned for taking part in the struggle against British rule.
After India became independent, she continued helping people.
She supported women, education, healthcare and underprivileged children.
A lawmaker has asked the Centre to honor her with a postage stamp for her birth centenary, and the proposal received a positive response.
A proposal for a commemorative postage stamp honoring freedom fighter Parbati Giri has received a positive response from the Centre.
Baragada MP Pradip Purohit raised the proposal in the Lok Sabha under Rule 377 on July 24, 2026.
Parbati Giri, popularly known as “Badama,” was born on January 19, 1926, and joined the freedom movement at age 16.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, she participated in the struggle against British rule and was imprisoned.
After Independence, she worked in social service, women’s empowerment, education, healthcare and the welfare of underprivileged children.
- Who
- Parbati Giri, also known as “Badama”; the proposal was raised by Baragada MP Pradip Purohit.
- What
- A proposal to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Parbati Giri.
- When
- The proposal was raised on July 24, 2026; Parbati Giri’s birth centenary is being observed in 2026.
- Where
- The matter was raised in the Lok Sabha; Parbati Giri was recognized for her service in Odisha.
- Why
- To give national recognition to Parbati Giri’s contributions as a freedom fighter and social worker.
- Full name
- Parbati Giri
- Popular name
- Badama
- Birth date
- January 19, 1926
- Parliamentary action
- Pradip Purohit raised the matter under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha.
- Proposal
- A commemorative postage stamp in her honour
- Response
- The proposal received a positive response from the Centre.
- Birth centenary
- Observed in 2026