DWARAKA DOSS GOVERDHAN DOSS VAISHNAV COLLEGE

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In the beginning, Gocoola Doss Jumna Doss's elder son, Shri Goverdhan Dasji served as Manager in the Kushaldas family for a long time. He worked hard with the idea that labour is the basis of progress and soon began his own business with his younger brother Gocoola Doss Jumna Doss in the year 1882. They dealt in dyes, saffron, kasthuri, silk, velvet caps and imported silk. Later on, the family successfully ventured into new pastures. They branched out from their traditonal business into new grounds, now dealing with yarn and textiles. It is said "Success treads on every right step". The family prospered well during this period and reached a prestigious place in the society of Madras. It was this family that took the decision to lend monetary support to the then "b and C Mills" which was in financial problems. With their golden touch, the mill flourished once agian and regained its past glory. In recognition of their contribution, the British Directors of "B and C Mill" made one of their family members a Director of the mills. They held this responsible position for 50 years and the company came to be known as Binny Ltd. It was their relentless service and total contribution that led to the establishment of Indian Bank Ltd. in those days. Late Seth Shri Purushotham Gocoola Doss and Ram Doss Purushotham Doss were Directors of Indian Bank for more than 50 years.It was the initiative taken by Shri Jumna Doss Dwaraka Doss along with others which led