Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru, a prominent member of the Servants of India Society founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, established the Seva Samiti in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) in 1914. The Samiti aimed to organize social service activities, particularly providing assistance to pilgrims during religious festivals like the Kumbh Mela, and later expanded into areas like education and healthcare.
Which member of the Servants of India Society founded the Seva Samiti at Allahabad in 1914?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Genesis and Salient Features of 19th Century Socio-Religious Reform Movements)
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