Bhartiya Adim Jaati Sevak Sangh

About Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh (BAJSS)

It was established in 1948 by Thakkar Bapa (Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar)
Objective: To promote the welfare of the tribal and marginalised communities in India.
It works on issues like poverty, illiteracy and poor health prevalent in the tribal society.
Rajendra Prasad, was designated as the Founder-President of BAJSS.

Thakkar Bapa

Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, also known as Thakkar Bapa, was born on 29 November 1869 in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
He was a prominent social reformer, freedom fighter and humanitarian, renowned for his dedication to the upliftment of tribal and marginalised communities in India.
Contribution to freedom struggle: Thakkar Bappa joined India’s freedom struggle and became an ardent advocate for the welfare of underprivileged communities.
- In 1918, he played a crucial role in presenting the Compulsory Primary Education Bill to the Bombay Legislative Council.
- Thakkar Bappa was actively involved in setting up the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932.
Literary work: He authored the book, Tribes of India. It was published in 1950.