Born in 1935, Wangchu believed that education was the catalyst for economic growth n social work.
As a representative of the public from 1978-1994, Wangchu worked tirelessly towards the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage in the border areas of the state.
He also diligently served d people at grass root level,by taking govt. policies n development schemes to the remotest corners and border areas of Tawang district.
He opened d Choephelling Public School for the destitute and orphans n gave free education to more than 1250 students
Wangchu was the founder of Indo-Tibet Friendship Society in Arunachal.He aimed to bring d ppl of Tibetan community of Arunachal closer to bonafide locals to prevent Chinese influence over Tibetan communities on the Indian side. He worked towards making the people of the....
Indo-Tibet border more patriotic towards India, our motherland.
The first Gaon Bura of Seru Tso village,Health Transport n cooperation minister, devot follower of 14th Dalai Lama, philanthropist, Educator; Wangchu worked towards his cause even after retirement.
He tirelessly...
Worked until his demise in Oct. 2022.
Preservation of traditional cultures and safeguarding the lands n ppl from Chinese was his goal till his last breath.
He preached n beleived in d teachings of Karma n Compassion taught to him by d 14th Dalai Lama
He was a campaigner in his native place, Dungarpur n Banswara during the Emergency,n it was during this time,he came to understand the suffering of the people in d area
He then took a vow to dedicate his life serving people in need.
He opened an eye hospital with help of others
He opened an ashram in the Majhole village with five orphans, and started teaching, The Ashram provided other essential services to the underprivileged communities in the area. Soon the ashram had many ppl.
He opened a primary school for children, which was promoted by
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Bikram Bahadur Jamatia lives in his native village Moharcherra. He has dedicated his life to uplift and protect the tribals of Tripura
During the 1990's,the 2nd phase of insurgency started rising
Bikram Jamatia traveled to the remote locations which were infested with militants
Ignoring threats n motivated the tribals to stand up against NLFT,ATTF n small insurgent groups active in Tripura.
Over the years he has promoted indigenous faith, culture and heritage, had played the role of ambassador against alleged conversion in the state’s hilly areas.
Originally from West Bengal, his experience with Konyak tribe in Nagaland helped him get a job in Andaman and Nicobar islands as a health officer.
In 1998, a measles like disease hit the Jarawa tribe in the village of Kadmatla and Lakhralungta of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
The Jarawa tribe was known to shoot strangers with poison arrows at sight but it didn't deter Dr. Kar.
He not only introduced himself with gifts,coconuts n bananas but made door to door visits to befriend them.
The first day,he entered a hut n put ointment on an injured tribal.
The Siddhi community's traditional occupation is cutting wood. She worked with her husband to repay a debt of 1 lakh.
To save her land from being sold, she started looking for other means of income.
She heard about organic compost on a radio telecast and decided to work on that.
Using Organic compost as a means of earning,she brought many women of her community to work with her and train
She retained those who were willing to study along with working.
She has worked with more than 700 women n helped them move from their traditional occupation to compost