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IItian - Deelip

2008-04-03T10:54:00.001-07:00

IIT Bombay - Affirmative Action

2008-04-03T10:51:00.001-07:00

Joanthan Mann Award -Deelip Mhaske

2008-04-03T10:47:00.001-07:00

Time to Cast(e) Away? Dilip Roate- Hindustan Times

2008-04-03T10:41:00.001-07:00

2008-01-09T08:10:00.002-08:00

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Publication:Times Of India Mumbai;
Date:Mar 4, 2004;
Section:Bombay Times;
Page Number:25
TRUE ACHIEVER
‘All literacy and poverty issues are related to land’
Deelip Mhaske chucked up the chance for a lucrative corporate career to research the plight of the state’s landless people. The result: a scheme that is set to benefit 18 lakh people
SMITA DESHMUKH Times News Network At 26, he could have easily settled into a cushy corporate job. But treading a different path comes naturally to Deelip Mhaske. A masters in social work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), he left a lucrative job to plunge headlong into research. And today, his singlehanded effort has ensured livelihood for over 18 lakh poor people in Maharashtra. The Mhaske story has all the elements of grit and determination amongst young people who not only believe in change but are also willing to work towards it. A love for research made him study law and inch towards Loksatta, an NGO working in the field of education and development. That’s where Mhaske did pioneering fieldwork — travelling in drought-hit areas of Marathwada to studying the plight of landless labourers. His findings were revealing — 26 per cent of the state population comprises landless and bonded labourers who are illiterate. He found that most of these people encroach on arable land, which is around 35,000 acres. The result: most of them are arrested and their cases go on for up to 25 years. “All literacy and poverty issues are related to land. If such a huge chunk of land is lying vacant, why can’t it be legally given to these poor people who are fighting for one square meal a day, several of them committing suicide?” asks Mhaske. Eager to find a solution, he wrote to almost all top politicians, but the only one who showed genuine interest was former Finance Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. A meeting with Singh lead to a chance to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi. “The scheduled 15-minute meeting lasted 45 minutes. Big leaders were waiting outside as Gandhi decided to take up the issue with the state Democratic Front (DF) government,” recalls Mhaske. The state government has now announced a scheme proposing 4 acres of land per family, which will benefit around 18 lakh people. Titled Swabhiman Yojana, the scheme offers 2 acres of free land and 2 acres of land via interest-free loans of 10 years. Despite this, Mhaske is cautious. “Fund allocation should be proper. I hope this policy does not remain a mere political stunt. The policy should be monitored by a core team.” While some newspapers did take notice, Mhaske’s work remains largely unnoticed. But the man is not upset with the general apathy around him. “What can you expect from people who are constantly running a hectic life in metros? But all’s not lost. There are people willing to help. It’s encouraging.” smita.deshmukh@timesgroup.com THE PROBLEM 26 per cent of the state’s population comprises landless and bonded labourers who are illiterate. Most of them encroach on arable land. Many are arrested and their cases go on for up to 25 years. WHAT MHASKE ACHIEVED 4 acres per family, which will benefit around 18 lakh people. The Swabhiman Yojana offers 2 acres free and 2 acres of land via interest-free loans of 10 years. PERFECT LAND-ING: Dileep Mhaske

No Entry For Crimnials into politics

2008-01-09T08:10:00.001-08:00

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Publication:Times Of India Mumbai;
Date:Sep 29, 2004;
Section:Bombay Times;
Page Number:31
No entry for crime
Social activist Deelip Mhaske feels criminalisation is at the root of all development issues
I am: Deelip Mhaske, member of Loksatta an NGO aiming for clean governance and to increase citizen’s participation in government. 26 years of age, I have done research on landless labourers in Maharashtra and help the state government carry out reforms for landless labourers based on my research. This election, I want: Criminals out of politics. I feel that criminalisation is the root cause of all development issues. I came to this conclusion while doing my research, when I found that many corrupt politicians had grabbed land through benami. (Benami is where the land is in the name of a fictitious person). The rampant practice of benami records is obstructing a governmental scheme to purchase land to distribute to 18 lakh landless labourers in the state. I am campaigning against criminals getting tickets: We have written to political parties asking them not to field chargesheeted candidates, though not all are receptive to the idea. Also, we along with Anna Hazare, are jointly carrying out a campaign against criminals in politics. Hazare is travelling throughout , spreading the anti-corruption message. People should not vote for criminals: People should not vote for a candidate if they know him/her to be a criminal, even if his/her record is clean. Assembly constituencies are small, and people come to know what their leaders are involved in. They should use their judgement.

SCHOLAR

2008-01-09T08:10:00.000-08:00

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SCHOLAR

IIT scholar becomes Ist Indian to speak at World Congress
NEW DELHI, APR 9 (PTI)
A research scholar from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, has become the first Indian and the youngest participant in the World Congress on Family Law and Rights of Children.
Twenty-six-year-old Deelip D Mhaske from the Department of Human and Social Sciences presented a paper on human rights of the HIV-positive children in India.
The fourth World Congress, held in Cape Town during March 20-23, 2005, deliberated upon the Convention on Child Rights, that has alraedy been signed by some countries.
The first such event was held in Sydney (Australia) in 1993, the second in San Francsico (US) in 1997 and the third in Bath (England) in 2001.
Speakers from countries such as Britain, US, Ireland, Australia and several other European and Asian countries also participated in the event.
The Congress was organised by UNICEF and groups on children's rights from across the world.
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My prayers

2007-10-17T19:08:00.002-07:00

May all beings everywhere plagued with sufferings of body and mind quickly be freed from their illnesses. May those frightened cease to be afraid, and may those bound be free. May the powerless find power, and may people think of befriending one another. May those who find themselves in trackless, fearful wilderness - the children, the age, the unprotected - be guarded by beneficial celestials, and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood...http://www.thewildrose.net/peace_prayers.html

A Prayer of Saint Francis

2007-10-17T19:08:00.001-07:00

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace
That where there is hatred I may bring love,
That where there is wrong I may bring the spirit of forgiveness,
That where there is discord I may bring harmony,
That where there is error I may bring truth,
That where there is doubt I may bring faith,
That where there is despair I may bring hope,
That where there is sadness I may bring joy,
That where there are shadows I may bring Thy Light.

Dalai Lama enlightenment

2007-10-17T19:01:00.000-07:00

"As a Buddist monk, my concern extends to all members of the human family and, indeed, to all the sentient beings who suffer. I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed.

The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on, are human created problems which can be resolved through human effort, understanding, and a development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share. - - - -"http://www.thewildrose.net/peace_prayers.html

May Peace Prevail on Earth

2007-10-17T18:56:00.001-07:00

May Peace Prevail on Earth." These simple words are a prayer, a vision and a powerful tool for healing ourselves and our planet. People all over the world are taking these words into their hearts, joining in a thoughtwave of light and love that is growing brighter every day...http://www.aquaac.org/dl/98nl4art3.html

May Peace Prevail on Earth

2007-10-17T18:56:00.000-07:00