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
- ↑ Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard. www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ BADSHAH OF BASTAR. The Week.
- ↑ Maoists release CRPF commando. The Hindu(April 8, 2021).
- ↑ Tauji of Bastar empowers tribal girls and how! - Times of India. The Times of India(9 July 2016).
- ↑ Meet 87-Year-Old 'Tauji', the Force Behind Tribal Girls' Education in Naxal-Infested Bastar(July 11, 2016).