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Write a short note on Thakkar Bapa

Answer 1

Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, popularly known as Thakkar Bapa (29 November 1869 – 20 January 1951) was an Indian social worker who worked for upliftment of tribal people in Gujarat state in India. He became a member of the Servants of India Society founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1914.[1] In 1922, he founded the Bhil Seva Mandal. Later, he became the general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 .[2] The Bharatiya Adimjati Sevak Sangh was founded on 24 October 1948 on his initiative.[3] When Indian constitution was in process, Thakkarbapa visited remotest and most difficult parts of India and conducted probe into the situation of tribal and Harijan people. He added valuable inputs[which?] in the process of constitution. Mahatma Gandhi would call him 'Bapa'.

Thakkar Bapa

Answer 2

Thakkar Bapa

Amritlal Thakkar popularly know as Thakkar Bapa. He was born in 1869 C.E. in the city of Bhavnagar. He was an engineer who had a very lucrative job and decided to serve the society. Thakkar Bapa became the head of 'Akhil Hind Harijan Sangh' established by Gandhiji and work for upliftment of the untouchables (harijans). He worked tirelessly to provide relief to people affected by natural calamities. Thakkar Bapa also established the 'Panchmahal Bhil Seva Mandal' for upliftment of Bhil society.