Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha

History

In March 1924, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar initiated efforts to launch a social movement aimed at the upliftment of the Untouchables. On 9 March 1924, a meeting was convened at Damodar Hall in Bombay to discuss the need for establishing a central organization that would address the issues faced by the Untouchables and present their grievances to the government. After extensive discussions, it was resolved to form such an institution, which was subsequently founded on July 20, 1924, under the name Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha. The Sabha was officially registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.

The objectives of the Sabha were as follows:

• To promote the spread of education among the Depressed Classes by opening hostels and other necessary means.
• To encourage the dissemination of culture within Depressed Class study circles.
• To improve the economic conditions of the Depressed Classes by establishing industrial and agricultural schools.

Members

• Sri Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad - The President of the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha
• Meyer Nissim - Vice-President
• J.P. - Vice-President
• Rustomji Jinwala - Vice-President
• G.K. Nariman - Solicitor
• Dr. R.P. Paranjpye - Solicitor
• Dr. V.P. Chavan - Solicitor
• B. G. Kher - Solicitor
• Dr.B.R.Ambedkar - The Chairman of the managing committee
• S.N. Shivtarkar - Secretary
• N.T.Jadhav - Treasure