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| birth_place = Sion Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | | birth_place = Sion Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| occupation = Educationist, Private Tutor, Writer, Poet, Social Worker, Dhamma Script Teacher | | occupation = Educationist, Private Tutor, Writer, Poet, People's Representative, Social Worker, Dhamma Script Teacher | ||
| spouse = Dharmadatta Janardan Patil | |||
| children = Vinayak Patil | |||
| father = Rajaram Bapu Satpute | |||
| mother = Ratan Rajaram Satpute | |||
| relatives = Vijaya Suryakant Ghutukade (Sister); Varsha Sunil Samant (Sister); Santosh Rajaram Satpute (Brother) | |||
| known_for = Publishing the first Marathi Nagari Script transliterated into the Dhamma Script and promoting Dhamma Script education | | known_for = Publishing the first Marathi Nagari Script transliterated into the Dhamma Script and promoting Dhamma Script education | ||
| address = Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Office, Virar East, Taluka Vasai, District Palghar, Maharashtra, India | | address = Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Office, Virar East, Taluka Vasai, District Palghar, Maharashtra, India | ||
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'''Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil''' is an Indian educationist, private tutor, writer, poet, social worker | |||
'''Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil''' is an Indian educationist, private tutor,writer, poet, people's representative, social worker and Dhamma Script teacher. She is best known for publishing the first book that transliterates the Marathi Nagari Script into the Dhamma Script. Through her free online and offline teaching initiatives, she has contributed to promoting awareness and preservation of the Dhamma Script among students and language enthusiasts. | |||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
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She currently works as a private tutor, teaching students up to Class X while continuing her literary and educational activities. | She currently works as a private tutor, teaching students up to Class X while continuing her literary and educational activities. | ||
==Family== | |||
Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil was born on 30 October 1966. She married Dharmadatta Janardan Patil in 1983 at the age of 17. | |||
Her family details are as follows: | |||
* Husband: Dharmadatta Janardan Patil | |||
* Son: Vinayak Patil (Born 1986) | |||
Parents: | |||
* Father: Rajaram Bapu Satpute, Turchi, Taluka Tasgaon, District Sangli, Maharashtra | |||
* Mother: Ratan Rajaram Satpute, Vathar, Taluka Phaltan, District Satara, Maharashtra | |||
Siblings: | |||
* Vijaya Suryakant Ghutukade | |||
* Varsha Sunil Samant | |||
* Santosh Rajaram Satpute | |||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil | Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil has actively served in public life through local self-government and social service. Despite having no political family background, she was elected as Corporator for five consecutive terms from different wards in the Nalasopara–Vasai Virar region. | ||
Her public offices include: | Her public offices include: | ||
* Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council | * Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council — April 1995 to March 2000 | ||
* Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council | * Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council — March 2000 to April 2005 | ||
* Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council | * Corporator, Nalasopara Municipal Council — April 2005 to May 2010 | ||
* Leader of Opposition, Nalasopara Municipal Council | * Leader of Opposition, Nalasopara Municipal Council — 2005 to 2007 | ||
* Corporator, | * Corporator, Vasai–Virar City Municipal Corporation — May 2010 to June 2015 | ||
* Group Leader, | * Congress Group Leader, Vasai–Virar City Municipal Corporation — May 2010 to June 2015 | ||
* | * Member, Standing Committee, Vasai–Virar City Municipal Corporation — 2010 to 2014 | ||
* | * Corporator, Vasai–Virar City Municipal Corporation — June 2015 to June 2020 | ||
During her tenure she worked extensively for civic infrastructure including roads, drainage systems, street lighting, drinking water supply, and implementation of various government welfare schemes for citizens. | During her tenure, she worked extensively for civic infrastructure including roads, drainage systems, street lighting, drinking water supply, sanitation, and implementation of various government welfare schemes for citizens. | ||
She is recognised for being elected five consecutive | She is recognised for being elected as Corporator for five consecutive terms despite having no political family background and contesting from different municipal wards. | ||
==Social Reform and Public Service== | ==Social Reform and Public Service== | ||
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Apart from her educational and literary work, Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil actively participates in social service initiatives. She believes that knowledge should be freely shared and has dedicated herself to teaching the Dhamma Script without any fees, making it accessible to learners from different backgrounds. | Apart from her educational and literary work, Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil actively participates in social service initiatives. She believes that knowledge should be freely shared and has dedicated herself to teaching the Dhamma Script without any fees, making it accessible to learners from different backgrounds. | ||
===Social Initiatives=== | |||
Apart from her public office, Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil has undertaken several social initiatives, including: | |||
* Assisted police in identifying and apprehending a telephone harassment offender in 1999, leading to the introduction of Caller ID facilities in the Vasai region. | |||
* Assisted police during the investigation of the Vasai Vikas Cooperative Bank robbery in 2004 by pursuing the accused. | |||
* Helped expose abuse of minor girls in an orphanage in 2006, leading to legal action and rehabilitation of the victims. | |||
* Assisted in securing justice for a murdered 13-year-old schoolgirl through legal proceedings in 2011. | |||
* Successfully campaigned in 2012 for changing the name of a locality popularly referred to as "Chhota Pakistan". | |||
* Initiated installation of an eco-friendly gas crematorium in 2014 to reduce environmental damage caused by traditional wood-based cremations. | |||
* Organised Satyashodhak marriage ceremonies within her family in 2015 to promote equality and eliminate discriminatory customs. | |||
* Has been actively promoting progressive social thought, rationalism, women's empowerment and historical awareness through lectures, public programmes and social media campaigns since 2012. | |||
== Literary Contributions == | == Literary Contributions == | ||
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==Short Film Appearances== | |||
Chhaya Dharmadatta Patil has appeared in several short films without accepting any remuneration, participating solely for social awareness and public education. | |||
Her short film appearances include: | |||
* Buddha | |||
* Antarang | |||
* Saraswati Ki Savitri | |||
* Gandhi Marat Nasto | |||
* Satyashodhak Mahatma | |||
External Videos: | |||
* https://youtu.be/gQAarrBKX1E | |||
* https://youtu.be/IbvhVBXP94g | |||
* https://youtu.be/FVpsE5hU9EA | |||
She has also participated in public awareness programmes and social campaigns through documentary and video productions. | |||
Video Reference: | |||
* https://youtu.be/mSSEpdoM2bU (Public programme in which the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged the issue discussed.) | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||