| Name |
Shri Kishor Makwana |
| Father's Name |
Shri Karshan Bhai |
| Mother's Name |
Smt. Dani Behen |
| Date of Birth |
1st May 1965 |
| Place of Birth |
Dholka, Gujarat |
| Educational Qualification |
M.A. in Psychology. |
| Profession |
Writing, Book Publishing |
| Address |
I/7 Madhuram Flat, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad - 380051 |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Caste |
Hindu Vankar |
| Telephone |
011-24620435 |
| E-mail |
kishor[dot]makwana[at]ncsc[dot]gov[dot]in |
| Positions Held |
Chairman, NCSC |
| Awards and Achievements |
- Nachiketa Award: Presented by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- Youth Literature Award: Honored by UP Governor Vishnukant Shastri.
- Gujarat Gaurav Award: Presented by CM Vijaybhai Rupani.
- Tathagat Award: Nepal-International Buddhist Conference.
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Literature Award: Mumbai.
- Dalit Journalists Org: Top media honor for SC/ST representation.
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Social Service
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- Co-Secretary, Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce.
- Founder: Namaskar Research and Policy Center.
- Provided financial support for the education of 10 underprivileged Dalit girls.
- Operates Sanvin Viklang Vikas Trust for 100% mentally challenged daughters. Currently, 42 daughters reside there.
- Always ready to assist youth in career and academic development.
- Arranged payment of tuition fees for underprivileged Dalit students.
- Worked for social equality and harmony.
- Established 'Social Harmony Forum' in Gujarat.
- Delivered lectures on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and participated in mass gatherings.
- Launched the 'Mission Bheem' website to spread Dr. Ambedkar’s writings and ideas.
- Member of the Gujarati Film Awards Committee of the Gujarat Government.
- Former member of the Hindi Advisory Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
- Actively intervened in cases related to social discrimination.
- Promoted positive government schemes in over 50 villages.
- Took immediate action on various social incidents and worked towards their resolution.
- Organized conferences for Scheduled Caste socio-educational institutions.
- Donated over 15,000 books for the establishment of libraries in poor areas.
- Opposed changes in reservation policies and led public awareness campaigns.
- Conducted meetings of Dalit writers, journalists, and officials.
- Participated as the keynote speaker in the Government of India's Ministry of Communications for various government scheme promotions.
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Work in the Education Sector
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- Member of Dholka School Committee.
- Former board member of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.
- Delivered lectures at various universities and educational institutions.
- Editor of the 'Sarfaroshi' book series.
- Lifetime member of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
- Authored writings included in the curricula of various states
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Travels and Special Work
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- Participated as a journalist in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s historic Lahore Bus Yatra.
- Delivered talks on various subjects on All India Radio for 15 years.
- Visited over 15,000 villages for rural studies.
- Connected over 100,000 people through the ‘Mission Bheem’ website.
- Collected and compiled 500+ books on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, creating India’s only dedicated website for his literature.
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Published Books
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- Samajik Kranti Ke Mahanayak Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
- Dr. Ambedkar Ka Vichar Vaibhav
- Mahapurush Dr. Ambedkar
- Rashtriya Purush Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
- Jeevan Darshan, Rashtra Darshan
- Ajatashatru Rajpurush: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Yugpurush Swami Vivekananda
- Rashtra Ghatnachakra, Sant Ravidas
- Safalta Ka Mantra, Shivaji Maharaj
- Common Man Narendra Modi (Translated into multiple Indian languages)
- Bharat Vibhajan Ki Bheetari Kahani
- Swami Vivekananda Aur Yuva Bharat
- Rashtra Rishi Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay
- Narendra Modi Ke Saath Ek Mulakat
- Surya Namaskar: Ek Sampoorna Yog
- Maharshi Raman
- Swabhiman Ke Tirth Sthal Aur Yatra
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Translated and Edited Books
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- Vibhajan Ki Trasadi
- Main, Manu Aur Sangh
- Shri Guruji Sampoorna Khand
- Samajik Samrasta (Compilation of Narendra Modi’s writings and speeches)
- Dr. Ambedkar Vi. Khandan
- Aarakshan Ka Satya Aur Mithya
- Balasaheb Deoras Ki Samajik Samrasta Drishti
- Apna Narendra Bhai (Hindi, Gujarati)
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