MEET BAPU
Behind the Pulpit
Passionate, hard-working, and above all humble, these are the words that define the nature of Shri Subhash Deshmukh. The man responsible for the remarkable transformation of the small, unnoticeable district of Solapur, to the prominent mega-hold position that it holds in the state of Maharashtra today!
Bapu as a Social Entrepreneur
AGRO INDUSTRIES
One of the major contributions of Shri Subhash Deshmukh in the field of agriculture is the establishment of the Shri Ram Institute in Solapur in the year 1997. This institute set about to spark the agricultural revolution in this small city.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bapu believes that education is of grave importance to the society, and is necessary for the upliftment of the poor. To further capture children’s curiosity for knowledge and promote it, he has started several institutions and education centers.
BANKING AND FINANCE
The Cooperative Bank was established in April 1998, and now provides credit and fulfills the banking needs of the community, particularly farmers. This arose in a time of great need for the rural sector of our state. Co-operative movements have redefined the outcome of the rural economy in Maharashtra. The Lokmangal Cooperative Bank has understood the important role it plays in the society & is constantly implementing its revolutionary principles through the varied community development activities.
Early Years
Subhash Deshmukh was born on 12th March, 1957. Son of a school teacher, making ends meet was not easy for this middle class family. Bapu, was introduced into the hardships of life at an early age. This is the reason why he is so intune with the needs of the local community. As a child, growing up was not easy. He did a string of odd jobs- working as a clerk, working in grocery stores etc. This stands as quite a big contrast to where he is standing today. Representing the constituency of Solapur, Mr. Deshmukh is now a living testimony and beacon for others.
Bapu's Social Reform Initiatives
EDUCATIONAL ADOPTION
Apart from the many institutions setup, Bapu takes special interest in the growth and development of students and teachers who show exceptional passion in their respective streams.
MASS MARRIAGE
Another major problem that has shackled the public has been ‘marriage’, especially for those who cannot afford to pay for the extravagant ceremonies necessarily involved.
ANYADAAN
Bapu recognized the need of the poor and undernourishedand reached out to them through an inititative called Anyadaan. This initiative aims at providing aid and nitruotion to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.