Ramesh Patange
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Ramesh Raghunath Patange | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1944-08-09) 9 August 1944 (age 81) Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
| Occupations | Writer, editor, social activist |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
Ramesh Raghunath Patange (born 9 August 1944) is an Indian writer, editor, and social activist known for his work on social harmony, caste reform, constitutional awareness, and Marathi literature.[1][2][3]
Career
Patange served as director of Udyog Krishi Vikas Mandal, an organisation focusing on youth entrepreneurship, before entering journalism.[6]
He joined the Marathi weekly Vivek as co-editor in 1985 and later became its chief editor.[7]
Patange is chairman of Hindustan Prakashan Sanstha, Mumbai, and co-founder of organisations such as Samajik Samarasata Munch and Bhatke Vimukta Vikas Parishad (Nomadic Tribes Development Council).[8]
His work emphasises social reform, discourse on caste relations, constitutional values, and cultural understanding.[9]
Selected works
Patange has authored several books in Marathi and English on social reform, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, constitutional studies, and social harmony. Selected works include:
- Me Manu Ani Sangh (autobiographical reflections)
- Angustan Te Lekhani
- Samarastecha Vatsaru
These works focus on caste relations, constitutional values, and questions of social integration within Indian society.[10]
Recognition
In 2023, Patange was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India in the field of Literature and Education. The award recognised his contributions as a writer and social activist.[11]
References
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange awarded 'Padma Shri'". MahaMTB. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ रमेश पतंगे यांना ‘पद्मश्री’ प्रदान
- ↑ राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघाशी संबंधित कर्मवीर दादासाहेब इदाते आणि विचारवंत रमेश पतंगे यांना पद्मश्री
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2023 announcement". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange profile and publications". Vivek Prakashan. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange profile and publications". Vivek Prakashan. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange profile and publications". Vivek Prakashan. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2023 announcement". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange awarded 'Padma Shri'". MahaMTB. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ramesh Patange profile and publications". Vivek Prakashan. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2023 announcement". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
