Ashok Bhagat
Ashok Bhagat | |
|---|---|
| Born | Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Ashok Rai |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Years active | Since 1980 |
| Known for | Social Entrepreneurship programs |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | www.vikasbharti.net |
Ashok Bhagat, popularly known as Baba ji,[1] is an Indian social worker[2] and the secretary of Vikas Bharti,[3][4] a non-governmental organization working for the upliftment of rural population of Jharkhand.[5][6][7] He was born in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, holds a master's degree in Arts and a graduate degree in Law[4] and is a nominated leader of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan campaign for the state of Jharkhand.[8] The Government of India honoured him in 2015 with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the area of social service.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Edmond, Deepu Sebastian (26 November 2014). "Waiting for BJP, an RSS-backed NGO with ashrams, welfare initiatives and funds". Indian Express. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Raghuwar Das". Indian Express. 28 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Vikas Bharti". Vikas Bharti. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Ranchi Express". Ranchi Express. 26 January 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Child Labour Jharkhand". Child Labour Jharkhand. 2015. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "News Jharkhand". News Jharkhand. 27 January 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan". Cleanjharkhand.com. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. 2015. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
External links
[edit]- "Social Reformer of Jharkhand : Ashok Bhagat". YouTube video. Ungal Baz. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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