Dharampal Saini
Dharam Pal Saini | |
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| Born | 1930 Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, Educator |
| Awards | Padma Shri, 1992[1] |
Dharam Pal Saini in an Indian educationist and social activist who was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 1995 for educating tribal girls in Bastar.[1][2] In 2021, Saini played a key role in securing the release of a COBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas from Naxalists post 2021 Sukma-Bijapur attack.[3] Saini runs Mata Rukmani Devi Ashram's residential schools, whose tribal girl students have won several national sports events.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "BADSHAH OF BASTAR". The Week.
- ^ Singh, Vijaita (April 8, 2021). "Maoists release CRPF commando" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Tauji of Bastar empowers tribal girls and how! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Meet 87-Year-Old 'Tauji', the Force Behind Tribal Girls' Education in Naxal-Infested Bastar". July 11, 2016.