Mahatma Phule Study Center

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Mahatma Phule Study Centre

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About Mahatma Phule

Mahatma Phule was a prominent activist, thinker and social reformer from the Indian state of Maharashtra during the 19th century. During his time, he tried bringing in positive renovations in the spheres of education, agriculture, caste system, social position of women. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, who was a prominent activist, thinker and social reformer from the Indian state of Maharashtra during the 19th century, was also famous by the name of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. During his time, he tried bringing in positive renovations in the spheres of education, agriculture, caste system, social position of women. Out of everything that Phule ever did, he's most remembered for his selfless service to educate women and lower caste people.

Mahatma Phule Pratishthan is the first study center established in this University. The center was started with University funding in 12th April 1989. 30th August 1989 the constitution of this Pratishthan was sanctioned. Principle P. B. Sawant was first chairman of this center.

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

University Campus, Near Soneri Mahal, Jaisingpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar -431004 MAHARASHTRA-(INDIA)

Ph. +91-0240-2403399, 2400431

Email : registrar(at)bamu(dot)ac(dot)in

Background Information
Vision and Mission
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Activities
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Mahatma Phule (11th April 1827 to 28th November 1890)
(Indian Social Reformer)
  • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was born in 11th April 1827 into a family that belonged to the agricultural Mali caste in Pune
  • In 1841, he got admission in the Scottish Mission's High School at Poona.
  • Phule completed his English schooling in 1847.
  • He was married in 1840, at the age of 13 with SavitribaiPhule.
  • In 1848 he was started first Girl School, Budhawar Peth in Pune.
  • In 1851 he was started first Untoucheble’s School in Pune.
  • In 1852 he was started Library in Pune.
  • On 24th September 1873, Phule formed Satyashodhak Samaj to focus on rights of depressed groups such women, the Shudra, and the Dalit.
  • He was a founder of many movements
  1. Movement against discrimination
  2. Movement of Dalit
  3. Movement of women's education.
  4. Peasant's movement
  5. Movement against blind faith.
  • Phule's akhandas were organically linked to the abhangs of Marathi Varkari Sant Tukaram. Among his notable published works are:
  1. Tritiya Ratna, 1855
  2. Brahmananche Kasab,1869
  3. Powada : ChatrapatiShivajirajeBhosleYancha, [English: Life Of Shivaji, In Poetical Metre], June 1869
  4. Powada: Vidyakhatyatil Brahman Pantoji, June 1869
  5. ManavMahammand (Muhammad) (Abhang)
  6. Gulamgiri, 1873
  7. ShetkarayachaAasud (Cultivator's Whipcord), July 1881
  8. SatsarAnk 1, June 1885
  9. SatsarAnk 2, October 1885
  10. Ishara, October 1885
  11. Gramjoshyasambhandijahirkabhar, 1886
  12. SatyashodhakSamajoktMangalashtakasahSarva Puja-vidhi, 1887
  13. SarvajanikSatya Dharma Poostak, April 1889
  14. SarvajanicSatyaDharmapustak, 1891
  15. AkhandadiKavyarachana
  16. AsprashyanchiKaifiyat
  • Jyotiba suffered a stroke in 1888 and was rendered paralyzed. On 28th November, 1890, the great social reformer, Mahatma JyotiraoPhule, passed away.
Vision

The unit will be Research and Extension Institute devoted to research, Thought and literature of Mahatma Phule and progressive movement allied with his work his in Maharashtra and reference to India will define the field of inquiry.The unit will strive to enlighten, uplift, encourage the depressed the unprivileged the socially and economically backward toiling rural masses the teeming man & woman. It will aim at providing opportunities for socio – cultural emancipation to ensure social and political understanding of the masses, particularly those living in rural areas.

Mission

The unit will work for secularism, democracy socialism. It will try to collect original papers and document’s publish in the 100 year’s or by the progressive movement’s such as the "SATYASHODHAK" in order to acquaint society, with the true nature of such tasks as the Governing council of the Pratishthan will propose in accordance with the aims and objects of Pratishthan.The activity of the Pratishthan will be organized in rural area of Marathwada too. This unit will publish periodicals, Journals, Booklets and small pamphlets on thoughts of Mahatma Phule and progressive movement in Maharashtra and in India.

Objectives
  • Mahatma Phule Center will conduct conferences, seminars & symposia in year on various social issues.
  • Mahatma Phule Center will conduct lecturer series on social issues .
  • Field work and action programmes on some identified themes.
  • Orientation & training programs for up liftman of excluded.
  • The center will conduct action - oriented research.
  • The center will develop linkage between grassroots level workers & national level scholars.
Director
Sr. No. Name of the Director Designation
1 Prof.Ms. A. A. Ashtaputre
Resume		 Director
Past Director

Since then following eminent scholars work as Director of this center :

Sr. No. Name of the Director Year
1 Mr. Sukhrame Hevrale 1992 to 1995
2 Dr. Gagadhir Pantavne 1995 to 1998
3 Prof. B. H. Kalyankar 1998 to 2008
4 Dr. S. H. Behere 2008 to 2010
5 Dr. Smita Awachar December 2010 to 2021
6 Dr. Veena Humbe 2021 to March 2024
Plan of Activities
  • Mahatma Phule Center will conduct conferences, seminars & symposia in year on various social issues.
  • Mahatma Phule Center will conduct lecturer series on social issues .
  • Field work and action programmes on some identified themes.
  • Orientation & training programs for up liftman of excluded.
  • Will conduct action - oriented research.
  • The center will develop linkage between grassroots level workers & national level scholars.
Activities during ( 2018- 19)
National Seminar
  • Moreshwar College, Bhokardan, Dist. Jalna, Organized National Conference on Mahatma Phule’s Thoughts on Social Reform and its Relevance” 18 Feb. 2019.

Various lectures were organized at campus of University during last five years

Dr. Amol Deshmukh – “Mental Health & Youth” on 07 Oct. 2018

Scholarships
Sr. No. Name Year Class Topic Remark
1 Mr. Gaurav Patil 2018-19 M.Phil. “Socio-economic study of Thakar tribes in Kannad Tahashil” Work in Progress
2 Mr. Ashok Jaibhaye 2018-19 M.Phil. “Agriculture Crisis and the Relevance of Mahatma Jotiba Phule’s Thoughts” Work in Progress
3 Ms. Jotsna Sawant 2018-19 Ph.D. “Studies on Pathogenic Diversity of Urinary Tract Infection in Women” Work in Progress
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