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Bhiku Ramji Idate

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Bhiku Ramji Idate
Born (1949-06-02) June 2, 1949 (age 76)
OccupationSocial worker
Known forWork for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
AwardsPadma Shri (2023)

Bhiku Ramji Idate (born 2 June 1949), also known as Dada Idate, is an Indian social worker who was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2023 for his contributions in the field of social work.[1] He is recognized for his extensive work towards the welfare and upliftment of denotified and nomadic tribes in India.[2]

Early life and career

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Born in a village in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra,[3] Idate began his career as a teacher. However, motivated by the condition of poor nomadic tribes, he left teaching to dedicate himself to social work.[3] He has since worked for over five decades for the socio-economically oppressed communities.[3]

Idate has played a significant role in advocating for the rights and development of denotified and nomadic tribes. He founded the Bhatke Vimukta Vikas Parishad and other organizations focused on these communities.[4] He also established the Savitribai Phule Shikshan Prasarak (SPSP) Mandal in 1992, which has been instrumental in providing educational opportunities through colleges, schools, and hostels in backward areas of Maharashtra.[3][4]

He chaired the Idate Committee constituted by the Government of Maharashtra in 1999.[3] Later, as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT) in 2015,[5] he made several important recommendations for the upliftment of these communities.[6][5] He also served as the former chairperson of the Union Development and Welfare Board for Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.[2]

Idate has written over seven books and is a follower of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideology.[4][7]

Awards and recognition

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Bhiku Ramji Idate has received numerous awards from various institutions and organizations for his social work, including:[4]

  • Madhukarrao Deval Samajik Award (1991)
  • Swami Vivekanand Seva Sanman Samajik Award (2005)
  • KARMAVEER (2006)
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Prabodhan Award (2010)
  • Rashtriya Gaurav Award
  • Gunvant Nagarik Award
  • Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Excellence Award
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Ratna Award
  • Best Citizen of India
  • Glory of India Award
  • Baba Amte Prerana Award
  • Samajik Award
  • Atal Samaj Bhushan Award
  • Jivan Gaurav Award
  • Mahatma Phule Award
  • Seva Ratna Rashtra Gaurav Award
  • Padma Shri (2023)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Padma Awards 2023 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Bhiku Ramji Idate awarded Padma Shri for Social Work - India CSR". 26 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Shri Bhiku Ramji Idate - Icon Detailed Description". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d "The President also conferred Padma Shri to Shri Bhiku Ramji Idate in field of Social Work". Ministry of Home Affairs—PIB Mumbai. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) - JournalsOfIndia". 16 February 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  6. ^ "DNT Commission to submit interim report in two months". The Hindu. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Denotified nomadic tribes may come under SC/ST Act". The Indian Express. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2025.