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PrachetAIR 193· 2025

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Mahatma Notiram Phule's reforms (ideas) played a significant role in shaping the social foundations of the freedom movement. Elaborate. (15 marks, 250 words)

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Introduction

Jyotirao Phule was a Dalit reformer in Maharashtra in 18th century, and along with his wife Savitribai Phule they advocated for enlightenment ideas and constructive work.

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Main Body

Justice Phule was a Dalit reformer in 18th century, and along with his wife Savitribai Phule they advocated ideas and constructive work.

1Against religious orthodoxy - pushed for education and critical thought
2Empowerment of marginalized as outlined in book (Kshivgi Raj) and promoted libertarian ideas like 'Mahadev'
3Adhered to ideas of American Enlightenment - translated in (Gurulelegi book) every man as a free individual

Significance of ideas in social foundation:

1Encouraged political mobilization by marginalized section in freedom movement via B.R. Ambedkar movement (B) Gandhi's Harijan movement.
2Educational reform - led to founding of central thoughts and formalization led to encourage of freedom fighters
3Against religion or theocracy, utilized ideas of modernity - Equality, freedom as a served as key mobilizing demand against British

(i) Community unification - promoted even during Identifier different classes of section participation in freedom movement like Swedish movement - Hindu Muslim Joint resistance.

5Social reform - Female education, Female empowerment and gender equality for S.Chaba - like (Kamladevi Chattopadhyay) in non cooperation movement.

However, Jyotirao Phule was also credited:

1For supporting British ruled even India self rule.
2For antagonism against S. self-rule. Nevertheless, Phule and his wife made substantial social contribution 1984 Palavi Prasad (MH) Sculpture Phule award for social development.

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Conclusion

Nevertheless, Phule and his wife made substantial social contribution 1984 Palavi Prasad (MH) Sculpture Phule award for social development.

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Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

Civil Society Organizations

Social Reform Movements

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