APPASAHEB DHARMADHIKARI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award on veteran social worker Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.

Who is Appasaheb Dharmadhikari?

Also known as Dattatreya Narayan Dharmadhikari, he was born in the village of Revdanda in Raigad district on May 14, 1946.
He is dedicated towards what he calls “social awakening”.
To spread this message, regular congregations or Shri Baithaks are organised.
In these congregations, social ills such as dowry, addiction, superstition, etc. are discussed with the view of eradicating them and achieving “national integration” which consists of making everyone aware of the universal consciousness lying within each of us, by giving the requisite knowledge.
A few years ago, Appasaheb Dharmadhikari was appointed as ‘Swachata Doot’ (cleanliness ambassador) by then Maharashtra governor C Vidyasagar Rao for his efforts in the area of cleanliness.

Maharashtra Bhushan Award:

The Maharashtra Bhushan is a highest civilian award presented annually by the Government of Maharashtra.
It was instituted in 1995.
The Maharashtra Bhushan was first awarded in 1996.
It was initially conferred in the fields of Literature, Art, Sport, and Science.
Later the fields of Social Work, Journalism, and Public Administration and Health Services were included.
The award carries a cash prize of ₹ 25 lakhs, a memento and citation.
The winners are selected by a committee appointed by the Government of Maharashtra.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB

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