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Jyotirao Govindrao Phule (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890) was an Indian social activist, businessman, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. [3] [4] His work extended to many fields, including eradication of untouchability and the caste system and for his efforts in educating women and oppressed caste people. [5]
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was also a pioneer for women education in India and fought for education of girls throughout his life. He is believed to be the first Hindu to start an orphanage for the unfortunate children.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research & Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI) (An Autonomous Institute of The Other Backward Class Bahujan Welfare Department, Govt. of Maharashtra)
May 13, 2024 · Jyotirao Phule (born April 11, 1827, Bombay Presidency [now Maharashtra], India—died November 28, 1890, Pune) was an Indian social reformer, writer, and champion of equality for all people, including poor labourers and women.
Apr 12, 2024 · Throughout his life, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule battled for the education of girls and was a pioneer for women’s rights in India. He is credited with founding the first Hindu orphanage for unfortunate children.
In 1888, Maharashtrian social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar had bestowed Jyotirao Phule with an honorific Mahatma title, meaning ‘venerable’ or ‘great-souled’. Mahatma Phule worked against Gender discrimination and caste discrimination.
Aug 21, 2020 · Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, also known as Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was a social worker, activist, teacher, and writer, regarded as one of our country’s most important anti-caste figures. Along with his wife, Savitribai Phule, he is most well-known for his contributions towards the education of women and oppressed castes.
