Question

The servants of India society was founded by______.

Answer 1

Hint: The servants of India society was founded by a renowned Indian social reformer. He worked for the relief of the underprivileged in India. He was a respected member of the Indian national congress and became the president of it. In his life, he also advocated for reforms and agitations and this led him to found the servants of India society.

Complete answer: The servants of India society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. He was born in 1886 in Kotluk Village in a Brahmin family. He was a famous social reformer and was one of the members of INC. He was also regarded as the political mentor of Mahatma Gandhi. He founded servants of India society in 1905. It was a group of dedicated citizens for social services and reforms. He was supported by Gopal Krishna Deodhar, Natesh Appaji Dravid, Anant Patwardhan etc. The society’s aim was to work towards union organisation, cooperatives, upliftment of tribals and untouchables. The society also worked in promoting education, sanitation and healthcare among the lower or depressed classes and removal of untouchability. The members of the society organised night classes for workers and set up mobile libraries and schools. Through this society Gopal wanted Indians to receive education and make them aware of their civil and political rights.

Note: Members who wished to join the society go through a five year training period and receive modest income. The society’s headquarter was in Pune and other branches in Allahabad, Nagpur, Chennai, Madras etc.