The contribution made by Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve for the upliftment of women (1858 - 1962)

Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve laid the foundation for the spread of women's education in Maharashtra under extremely adverse conditions. He started the work of saving women from a widow. Realizing that the status of these women in the society should be improved and women would not be saved unless they become self-reliant by getting the benefit of education, He focused his attention on the spread of women's education. Acharya Atre says, “Anna is the epitome of a revolutionary century in the history of India. Not only that, but he was also a great sculptor of the social history of Maharashtra ”.Although Maharshi Karve was initially despised by society, people later misunderstood the true value of his work. The general public also took note of his work and gave him due to praise. The universities of Banaras (1942) and Pune (1951) awarded him D.A. Lit. He was honoured with this honorary degree. The University of Mumbai awarded him an L.L. The Government of India also conferred the highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, on his 100th birthday on 18 April 1958.