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    Subhash Dandekar, Founder of Camlin, Passes Away at 86

    Subhash Dandekar, the founder of Camlin, passes away at 86. Maharashtra Deputy CM and online users pay tribute to his legacy. Stay updated with Viralsaala!

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    According to PTI, 86-year-old Subhash Dandekar, the creator of the venerable stationery company Camlin, passed away on Monday. After selling the company to the massive Japanese company Kokuyo, he was chairman emeritus of Kokuyo Camlin.

     Tributes from Maharashtra Deputy CM

    “With the passing of senior entrepreneur Subhash Dandekar, who founded Camlin industry, we have lost the grandfather figure who brought fame to the Marathi industry world,” wrote Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on X.

    “In addition to founding the Camlin industry, Subhash Dandekar gave thousands of young people jobs, which brightened their lives. He placed a high importance on upholding moral principles,” he continued.

    Legacy of Subhash Dandekar

    “He provided a shining example of how a Marathi man can use his abilities and diligence to create an industry.” The younger generation lost a mentor with his passing. We are grieving with his family as well,” Fadnavis remarked. Dandekar was cremated in the heart of Mumbai, family sources told PTI.

    The business known as Horse Brand was established in 1931 by DP and GP Dandekar. The business was renamed Camlin under Subhash Dandekar and expanded from stationery to art products.

    Online Users Lament Death

    An X user expressed sadness over Dandekar’s passing, writing, “Subhash Dandekar, the 81-year-old inventor of the renowned Camlin company, passed away today. Nobody from the 1980s and 1990s that I can recall of did not utilize the renowned Camlin “compass box.”

    “I just learned with sadness that Mumbai-born Subhash Dandekar, the man of the Camlin box, passed away yesterday. Strangely, he passed away at a time when so many of us were experiencing nostalgia for his creation, which is an essential aspect of our early years. “May his soul find peace,” wrote another user.

    Conclusion

    “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Subhash Dandekar, Head of Camlin Group,” wrote Dr. Deviya Rane, chairperson of the Goa Forest Development Corporation. Numerous lives have been impacted by his contributions. Many people associate Camlin with fond memories of their school years, complete with sketch pens and math boxes. His influence on creativity and education will always be recognized. Deepest sympathies to his family and the entire town of Camlin.”

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