About History of Social Organization Garhwal Bhratri Mandal Mumbai
CONTRIBUTION IN THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE
In 1930, the Hero of Peshawar incident, Late Chandrasingh Garhwali and his 1800 soldiers were arrested by the British Government then ruling India, on the charge of treachery. Garhwal Bhratri Mandal joined hands with the senior leaders of freedom struggle like Mandan Mohan Malviya, Sardar Patel, Sarojini Naidu and Motilal Nehru in organizing grand demonstration against the unjustified arrest of Chandrasingh Garhwali and his soldiers.
In 1934 Mandal established Garhwal Volunteer Core to extend help to the leaders of freedom struggle. For this, the leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel gave appreciation letter to the Mandal.
During Bihar and Queta earthquake, Mandal contributed in the Kasturba Fund.
Mandal also presented cash reward to Chandrasingh Garhwali for his commendable work.
May 1947, the executive committee was elected with the following office bearers who continued up to September 1953:
President Late Kunwarsingh Rawat
Vice President Late Ranjitsingh Arya
Secretary Late Parashuram Nautiyal
Jt.Secretary Late R.K. Bhatt
Treasurer Late Girdharilal Arya
October 1953 to September 1958 the following executive committee was in charge:
President Late Ramkrishna Nautiyal
Vice President Late Ranjitsingh Arya
Secretary Thakursingh Aswal
Jt.Secretary Late Bishwambardutt Godiyal
Treasurer Surendra Mohan Nautiyal
During this period Mandal establilshed nine regional Committees in Greater Mumbai, as follows: Bhandup, Kurla, Chembur, Sion-Matunga, Jogeshwari, Vile Parle, Santacruz, Sewri, Colaba
In October 1958, the following executive committee took over the charge which continued up to February 1961:
President Late Ramkrishna Nautiyal
Vice President Late Ranjitsingh Arya
Secretary Late Din Bandhu Dwivedi
Jt.Secretary Late Hans Raj Sati
Treasurer Durga Dutt Kandiyal
From March 1961 to December 1963, the executive committee consisted of the following:
President Late Lalit Mohan Khanduri
Vice President Bijay Singh Rawat
Secretary Late Ram Chandra Raturi / Nand Kishore Nautiyal
Jt.Secretary Maheshwari dutt Bhatt
Treasurer Anandsingh Rawat
Noteworthy work done during this period is as under :
For the help of poor people of the then Kumaon Commissionery (Garhwal-Kumaon), extended financial help to the then Home Minister, Late Govind Ballabh Pant.
Donation in the Defence Fund after the Chinese aggression.
Registration of the Mandal under the Public Trusts Act.
From January 1964 to December 1066, the following executive committee was in power:
President Surendra Mohan Nautiyal
Vice President Late Awatar Singh Rawat
Secretary Birendra Badoni
Joint Secretary Thakur Singh Aswal.
Treasurer Anand Singh Rawat
Auditor Late Ram Krishna Nautiyal
Other Committee Members: Late Bishwambar Dutt Godiyal, Late Girdharilal Arya, Gulab Singh Rawat, Durgadutt Kandiyal and Dinesh Bhardwaj.
GARHWAL RIFLE 1966
JAWANOIN DWARA 1966
JAWANOIN SAMMAN 1966
During the tenure of this committee, on 30th September 1966, the first ever public reception was given to the Jawans of the Garhwal Rifles at the Shanmukhananda Sabhagriha and a Sword and Cash was presented to them.
From January 1967 to August 1970, the following execute committee took over the affairs of the Mandal:
President Surendra Mohan Nautiyal
Vice President Late Awatar Singh Rawat
Secretary P.C. Balodi
Joint Secretary Late Ramkishan Upadhyaya
Treasurer Anand Singh Rawat
Auditor Late Ram Krishna Nautiyal.
Other Committee Members: Late Girdharilal Arya, Thakur Singh Aswal, Nand Kishore Nautiyal, Late Shanti Prasad Naithani, Late Bishwambar Dutt Godiyal, Late Narayan Singh, Chandan Singh Bisht, Anand Singh Negi, Ramsharan Devrani, Govind Singh Parihar, Birendra Badoni and Dinesh Bhardwaj.
Important work done during this tenure:
Donation to Government of Maharashtra for the help of victims of Koyna earthquake.
Donation to Government of Uttar Pradesh for the Belakuchi Flood Victims in Garhwal.
Registration of the Garhwal Sahakari Bhavan Samiti Ltd. Which has constructed GARHWAL DARSHAN, a residential building, in Jogeshwari, Mumbai. Major work for this noble cause was done by Late Girdharilal Arya. Garhwal Bhratri Mandal has its office in Garhwal Darshan, Jogeshwari.
From September 1970 to November 1975, the following executive committee took over the charge:
President Surendra Mohan Nautiyal
Vice President Late Awatar Singh Rawat
Secretary Satya Prasad Bhatt
Jt. Secretary Late Bhagwan Singh Rawat
Treasurer Anand Singh Rawat
Auditor Sundar Mani Pant
Committee Members: P.C. Balodi, Om Prakash Nautiyal, Srichand Chauhan, Govind Singh Parihar, Dinesh Bhardwaj, Gulab Singh Rawat, Birendra Badoni and Mohan Chandra Thapliyal.
From December 1975 to 1982 the following executive committee took over:
President Late Arjun Singh Gusaini
Vice President Late Awatar Singh Rawat
Secretary Om Prakash Nautiyal
Jt. Secretary Sundar Mani Pant
Treasurer Ved Prakash Arya
Auditor Dinesh Bhardwaj
Other Committee Members: P.C.Balodi, Late Bhagwan Singh Rawat, Yogeshwar Dhasmana, Ram Chandra Godiyal, Mahidhar Pokhriyal, Srichand Chauhan, Late Ummed Singh Bisht, Ikawan Singh Rawat, Hari Singh Rawat, Shambhu Prasad Kothari, Darpan Singh Rawat and Shankar Singh Negi.
During this period the following noteworthy things were done:
Donation in the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Fund.
Parvatiya Vichar Goshthi organized in Kitte Bhandare Hall, Mumbai on 4th April 1976.
Constitution of Kala Sakha (a Cultural Wing of Garhwal Bhratri Mandal) consisting of local amateur artistes whilch presented very successful cultural show of Hill Folk Songs and Dances on 17th March 1978 in Bhaidas Sabhagriha, Vile Parle, Mumbai. This programme was covered by Mumbai Doordarshan.
Publication of HILANS, as a house magazine of the Mandal.
In October 1982, the following executive committee was elected which continued up to November 1985:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Secretary Raman Mohan Kukreti
Jt. Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Treasurer Dev Prakash Arya
Cultural Director Dinesh Bhardwaj
Internal Auditor Sundar Mani Pant
Committee Members: Birendra Badoni, Om Prakash Nautiyal, Roop Singh Rawat, Ummed Singh Chauhan, Late Bhuvaneshwar Juyal, Ram Chandra Godiyal, Jagdish Prasad Sharma, Late Ummed Singh Bisht, Ummed Singh Negi, Kirti Singh Negi, Bhagat Singh Bisht, Mahendra Parihar, Sudhakar Dhaundiyal, Late Subodh Naithani, Sain Singh Rawat, Lakshman Singh Rawat, Mahesh Bhardwaj, Bhagat Singh Shah and Bhishma Kukreti.
Some of the important things done during the tenure of this Committee:
Increase in the number of Life Members.
Prizes and public reception to the bright students of SSC/HSC.
Help to a blind person in Mulund, Mumbai.
Repair of the Sarvajanik Hanuman Mandir at Sewri, Mumbai, handed over to the Mandal by late R.K. Bhatt.
Financial help to the children of a widow for one year.
Presentation of hilarious comedy play PATI PATNI at Karnatak Sangha, Mumbai, on 6th June 1985 and also one more Hindi Play by the artistes of the Mandal.
In November 1985, the following executive committee was elected:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Roop Singh Rawat
Secretary Dinesh Bhardwaj
Raman Mohan Kukreti
Jt. Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Treasurer Bhagat Singh Bisht
Internal Auditor Om Prakash Nautiyal
Other Committee Members: Sundar Mani Pant, Sain Singh Rawat, Ram Chandra Godiyal, Prem Ballabh Kala, Rebat Singh Miyan, Kirti Singh Negi, Balbir Singh Rawat, Hira Singh Kodgwal, Bharat Singh Rawat, Jagdish Binjola, Late P.G. Pokhriyal.
20-03-1987
Important things done during the tenure of this Committee:
Public Reception to the team of artistes and technicians of the first Garhwali Film JAGWAL.
Helped the people of Dhangu Pargana in solving their drinking water problem.
Extended financial help to one handicap for the Telephone Booth at Wagle Estate, Thane, and Maharashtra.
In 1988, the following committee was elected:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Roop Singh Rawat
Secretary Raman Mohan Kukreti
Jt. Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Arvind Panthary
Treasurer Bhagat Singh Bisht
Cultural Director Dinesh Bhardwaj
Internal Auditor Girish Banduni
Other Members: Birendra Badoni, Mahendra Parihar, Rebat Singh Miyan, Ram Chandra Godiyal, Jagdish Prasad Sharma, Balbir Singh Rawat, Surendra Sharma, Prem Ballabh Kala, Sain Singh Rawat and Satish Joshi.
This Committee continued till 1990 and following important things were done during the tenure of this Committee:
Poetry Recital competition, Elocution Competition and Essay Writing competition for personality and faculty development of students.
Public reception to the senior members of the Mandal by awarding them SEVA SAMMAAN.
Garhratna Award for the outstanding achievement in Uttrakhandi Literature, Art, Music, Social Service and Sports. So far Mandal has bestowed the Award to the following personalities:
1. Dr. Shiv Prasad Dabral (Late) Well known Historian and Litterateur 1988-89
2. Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna (Late) Well known Garhwali Litterateur 1989-90
3. Jeet Singh Negi Well known Garhwali Lyrist and Dramatist 1990-91
4. Kanaihya Lal Dandriyal (Late) Well known Garhwali Poet 1991-92
5. Jaspal Rana World Shooting Champion 1993-94
6. Narendra Singh Negi Folk songs and music 1996-97
7. Mir Ranjan Negi Sports: Hockey 1998-99
8. Dr. B.D. Bhatt(Late) Education 1999-00
9. Mangesh Dabral Journalism 2000-01
10. Late Smt. Gaura Devi Rawat Environment-Chipko Andolan 2001-02
11. Dr. Nand Kishore Dhaundiyal "Arun" Education 2002-03
In October 1990 the following new committee was elected:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Roop Singh Rawat
Secretary Bhagat Singh Bisht
Jt.Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Cultural Director Dinesh Bhardwaj
Internal Auditor Girish Banduni
Committee Members: Raman Mohan Kukreti, Arvind Panthary, Mahendra Parihar, Surendra Sharma, Rebat Singh Miyan, Birendra Badoni, Ram Chandra Godiyal, Prem Ballabh Kala, Balbir Singh Rawat, Beni Ram Sharma, Sain Singh Rawat and Rajeshwar Uniyal.
During this period, Mandal donated to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Fund and also contributed for the reconstruction of Shanmukhananda Hall, Mumbai.
From November 1991 to January 1994 the following executive committee took over:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Janardan Prasad Sharma
Secretary Raman Mohan Kukreti
Jt. Secretart Rajeshwar Uniyal
Treasurer Jagdish Sharma
Cultural Director Dinesh Bhardwaj
Asst.Culrural Director Surendra Sharma
Internal Auditor Girish Banduni
Other Members: Balbir Singh Rawat, Rebat Singh Miyan, Beni Ram Sharma, Narayan Singh Negi, Late Ummed Singh Bisht, Satish Joshi, Nandan Singh Rawat and Rajendra
Sharma. Important things done during the tenure of this Committee:
Deputed team of volunteers to Garhwal to help the victims of October 1991 earthquake. Mandal handed over the help in cash and kind to the affected families/persons. The total help was to the tune of over Rs.20 lacs.
Donation to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund for help to the victims of Latur Earthquake.
Purchase of permanent office in Garhwal Darshan.
The following executive committee was elected in 1994 which continued till 1996:
President P.C. Balodi
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Roop Singh Rawat
Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Jt. Secretary Rebat Singh Miyan
Satya Prakash Arya
Treasurer Jagdish Sharma
Cultural Director Dinesh Bhardwaj
Office Manager Raman Mohan Kukreti
Internal Auditor Bhagat Singh Bisht
Other Committee Members: Om Prakash Nautiyal, Prem Pokhriyal, Ghanshyam Dhyani, L.N. Bahuguna, Vinod Bhardwaj, Surendra Sharma, Beni Ram Sharma, Sain Singh Rawat and late Bhuvaneshwar Juyal.
Noteworthy things done during tenure of this Committee:
Started Marriage Bureau for prospective bride-bridegrooms of Uttranchal.
Conducted "Bal Vihar Kendra" under the auspices of Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai, for character building of children and youngsters.
Presented grand cultural programme with the local amateur artistes. Donation for establishing Uttranchal Mitra Mandal, Vasai.
Executive Committee from 1996 to 1999:
President Dinesh Bhardwaj
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Prem Pokhriyal
Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Jt. Secretary Rebat Singh Miyan
PR Secretary Rajeshwar Uniyal
Treasurer Jagdish Sharma
Cultural Director Raman Mohan Kukreti
Internal Auditor Bhagat Singh Bisht
Other Members : Om Prakash Nautiyal, Sain Singh Rawat, Late Bhuvaneshwar Juyal, Beni Ram Sharma, Surendra Sharma, Prem Pokhriyal, Ghanshyam Dhyani, L.N. Bahuguna and Vinod Bhardwaj.
ANNUAL PROGRAMM 11-02-1996 1996-JAWAN
ANNUAL PROGRAMM JAN 1997
ANNUAL PROGRAMM NOV 1997
Executive Committee from 1999 to 2002:
President Dinesh Bhardwaj
Vice President Gita Ram Bhatt
Gulab Singh Bisht
Secretary Bhagat Singh Bisht
Jt. Secretary Surendra Sharma
Treasurer Jagdish Sharma
Dayanand Sharma
Cultural Director Rajendra Sharma
PR Secretary Rajeshwar Uniyal
Internal Auditor Beni Ram Sharma
Other Members: Lalit Bisht, Raman Mohan Kukreti, , Satya Prakash Arya, Rebat Singh Miyan, Ramesh Sharma, Biharilal Kala, Prem Pokhriyal, Keshav Sharma, Ranvir Singh Negi, Ramesh Balodi, Rakesh Pundir and Girish Banduni.
ANNUAL PROGRAMM 16-01-1999
ANNUAL PROGRAMM 16-01-1999 ANNUAL PROGRAMM AT RANGBHAWAN 17-03-2001
During this period, on the eve of formation of separate Uttaranchal State, a grand National Seminar was organized on 1st October 2000, wherein many recommendations were put forth for smooth functioning of the newly formed Uttaranchal Govt. and for overall development of the State.
The Committee functioning from 2002 to 2008 is:
President Gita Ram Bhatt
Vice President Bhagat Singh Bisht
Prem Pokhriyal
Secretary Rajendra Sharma
Jt. Secretary Girish Banduni
Satya Prakash Arya
Treasurer Dayanand Sharma
Cultural Director Raman Mohan Kukreti
Jt.Cultural Directror Rakesh Pundir
PR Secretary Rajeshwar Uniyal
Internal Auditor Beni Ram Sharma(Naudiyal)
Office-in-charge Bal Krishna Sharma
Patron Dinesh Bhardwaj
Other Members: Jagdish Prasad Sharma, Pradeep Singh Rawat, Ramesh Balodi, Pritam Singh Lingwal, Jagdish Prasad Pokhriyal, Ramesh Chandra Dhyani, Jagmohan Singh Kandari, Satya Prakash Sharma, Ramesh Sharma and Rebat Singh Miyan (Uttaranchal representative).
GODIYAL SAMAAN 2002
SUNDER BAHUGUNA 18.1.2003
2004 SANGOSHTI-RECREATION CLUB 2005
CROSS MAINDAN 02.02.2008
The Committee functioning from 2002 to 2015 is:
President Shri Rajendra Sharma
Vice President Shri Prema Pokhriyal
General Secretary Shri Kirtikey Singh Rawat
Treasurer Shri Dayanand G Sharma
Join Secretary Shri Ramesh Balodi
Other Members: Shri Sukhdev Sharma, Shri Bhagat Singh Bisht, Shri B K Sharma, Shri Rakesh Pundir, Shri Geeta Ram Bhatt, Shri Satyaprakash Arya, Shri Jagmohan Singh Kandari, Shri Chandra Shekhar Pasbola, Shri Dayaram Sati, Shri Arun Uniyal