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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.

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