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

  1. ↑ "Indian Express". Indian Express. 25 November 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Social Reformer of Jharkhand : Ashok Bhagat". YouTube video. Ungal Baz. 7 January 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Raghuwar Das". Indian Express. 28 December 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Vikas Bharti". Vikas Bharti. 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ranchi Express". Ranchi Express. 26 January 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Child Labour Jharkhand". Child Labour Jharkhand. 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ "News Jharkhand". News Jharkhand. 27 January 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan". Cleanjharkhand.com. 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. 2015. Archived from the original on January 26, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.

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