Bhiku Ramji Idate | |
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| Born | June 2, 1949 |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Work for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes |
| Awards | Padma 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Padma Awards 2023 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bhiku Ramji Idate awarded Padma Shri for Social Work - India CSR". 26 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Shri Bhiku Ramji Idate - Icon Detailed Description". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "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 31 July 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) - JournalsOfIndia". 16 February 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "DNT Commission to submit interim report in two months". The Hindu. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "Denotified nomadic tribes may come under SC/ST Act". The Indian Express. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2025.