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Contribution to Rural Regeneration:

Dharampal dedicated years to regenerating India’s rural population. He worked with Mirabehn, Gandhiji’s disciple, and founded a cooperative village near Rishikesh in the 1950s. During the Partition (1947-48), he led the Congress Socialist Party center for refugee rehabilitation, establishing close ties with figures like Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.

Association with Social Organizations:

Dharampal served as the General Secretary of the Association of Voluntary Agencies for Rural Development (AVARD) from 1958 to 1964. He later became the Director of Study and Research of the All India Panchayat Parishad until 1965. His association with Sri Jayaprakash Narayan showcased his valuable research and writings.

Historical Exploration and Publications:

From 1966, Dharampal embarked on a self-funded exploration of Indian archives in the British Isles, spanning nearly two decades. He published groundbreaking books on the nature and functioning of pre-British Indian society. Some notable works include “Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century” (1971), “Civil Disobedience and Indian Tradition” (1971), and “The Beautiful Tree: Indigenous Indian Education in the Eighteenth Century” (1983). His research revolutionized perceptions of Indian history, culture, and technological achievements before British conquest.

Recognition and Association:

Dharampal’s contributions were acknowledged by his appointment as Chairman of the National Commission on Cattle in 2001. His association with Mahatma Gandhi’s Sevagram Ashram in Wardha, Maharashtra, remained strong until his passing on October 24, 2006. Survived by his brother, Shri Yogendra Pal, and his children, Pradeep, Gita, and Anjali, Dharampal’s legacy continues to challenge conventional perceptions of recent Indian history. He emphasized the urgency of an ‘intellectual-psychological unburdening’ for India’s self-realization, advocating regeneration from within, reflecting the needs of its people.

Patriotic Commitment:

Dharampal’s life-long commitment as a true Indian patriot extended to the cultural, social, economic, political, and intellectual welfare of Indian society. He tirelessly contributed to reshaping contemporary efforts and institutions in harmony with the Swabhava of the Indian people. His legacy, though rich, calls for urgent attention to fulfill the tasks he left unfinished. Dharampal’s pioneering dedication and heroic example can serve as inspiration for today’s youth to build a dynamic India leading the world of tomorrow.

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