Celebration of 200th Birth Anniversary (Jayanthi) of Mahatma Jyothiba  Phule

Celebration of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule 200″ birth anniversary at ARS, Adilabad on 11.04.2026, 200″ birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was celebrated by offering floral tribute at ARS, Adilabad on 11.04.2026. Teaching and Non Teaching Staff members, Outsourcing staff, Casual labors (MTS) and Contract labors were participated in the programme. In this meeting, Dr. K. Rajashekar, Sr. Scientist, ARS, Adilabad briefed about the life history and service to the nation of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (11 April 1827 — 28 November ~ 1890), also known as Jyotiba Phule, was an Indian social activist, businessman, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. 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. He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women’s education in India. Phule started his first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide’s residence or Bhidewada. He, along with his followers, formed the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) to attain equal rights for people from lower castes. People from all religions and castes could become a part of this association which worked for the upliftment of the oppressed classes. Dr. D. Mohan Das, Scientist (Agro.), ARS, Adilabad spoken about the up-liftment of  backward classes. In the Constituent Assembly he advocated for the rights of Dalits and argued for affirmative action based on caste in elected bodies and government services. Finally, V. Srinivas, Sr. Assistant, ARS, Adilabad spoken about Jyotirao Phule, also known as Jyotiba Phule, was born in Satara District in 1827 and traditionally worked as fruit and vegetable growers his childhood indiscrimination regarding social injustice and entry into the various spiritual places and turned to legendary politician from the backward classes.