Baba Adhav (1930-2025) Biography, Family

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Full Name	Babasaheb Pandurang Adhav

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Schools	Pune municipal Corporation's Public School, Pune, Maharashtra Shivaji Maratha School, Pune
College/University	Tarachand Ramnath Ayurveda College, Rasta Peth, Pune
Educational Qualification	Graduation in Ayurvedic Medicine (1952)

Religion	Hinduism

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Year, 1966

Awards	Punya Bhushan Award (2006) 'Man of the Year' by The Week magazine (2007) Social Lifetime Achievement Award Times of India Social Impact Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
Achievements	Initiated the first labour union for unorganised workers called Hamal Panchayat. Worked on various social and labor reforms including food distribution and housing for slum residents. Participated in historical movements such as Goa Freedom Struggle and the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. Faced police violence and multiple instances of imprisonment for activism, notably losing sight in one eye during protests. Published books dealing with social justice and activism.

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Initiated the first labour union for unorganised workers called Hamal Panchayat.
Worked on various social and labor reforms including food distribution and housing for slum residents.
Participated in historical movements such as Goa Freedom Struggle and the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
Faced police violence and multiple instances of imprisonment for activism, notably losing sight in one eye during protests.
Published books dealing with social justice and activism.

Hobbies	Reading books

1. His childhood was impacted by the economic depression of 1930 which led to his father's business closure.
2. He was raised with the support of his uncle after his father's early death.
3. Baba Adhav's commitment to social issues stemmed from early inspirations by notable socialist figures.
4. He was known for maintaining a rigorous daily schedule, even at the advanced age of 93.
5. He played an ongoing role in advocating for rights and improvements for marginalized worker communities till his last days.