Laxman Mane
Laxman Mane | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1949 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, social activist. |
| Known for | His autobiography Upara and his work for upliftment of nomadic tribes in India. |
| Spouse | Shashi |
Laxman Bapu Mane (Template:Lang-mr) (b. June 1, 1949) is a Marathi writer and a social activitist from Maharashtra, India. Mane came to sudden fame after publishing his autobiography Upara, (An Outider), in 1980. Upara was considered as a milestone is Marathi Dalit literature and received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981.[1]
Early life
Mane born on June 1, 1949 in a nomadic Kaikadi tribe in India. He received in 1973 a B.A. from Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu College in Kolhapur.[2]
After Upara
His autobiography Upara (उपरा) brought to the attention of the public in Maharashtra the problems of nomadic tribes arising out of their social and economic conditions. Under a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation for field work among nomadic tribes in Maharashtra, Mane wrote in 1984 his second book Bund Darwaja (Closed door, 1984).
Conversion to Buddhism
Mane converted to Buddhism along with his followers from his community.[3]
He received a Homi Bhabha Fellowship during 1986-88 for his continued social work.
Mane served for some time in the following capacities:
- Acting president of the Indian Institute for research in the developmental problems of nomadic and denotified communities, Satara
- Secretary of Ekata Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha, Satara
- General secretary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phyle Samata Prathistan
- A senator of Shivaji University's administration.
Mane is the president of the Bhatkya Ani Vimukth Jamati Sanghatana, Maharashtra, and a founder member of the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishtan.
References
- ^ Deshpande, Sunita (2007). Encyclopaedic dictionary of Marathi literature. Vol. II. Global Vision Publishing House. p. 406. ISBN 9788182202214.
- ^ http://mumbai.mtnl.net.in/~hbfc/cv/MR_LAXMAN_MANE.html
- ^ "One lakh people convert to Buddhism". The Hindu. May 28, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2010.