NANA JAGANNATH SHANKARSETH

 

NANA JAGANNATH SHANKARSETH

Why in news:

The Maharashtra cabinet has resolved to request the Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central station after Nana Jagannath Shankarseth, a revered social reformer, educationist, and philanthropist often hailed as the “architect” of Mumbai.

Social and Educational Initiatives

Advocacy for Girls' Education:

·       Recognizing the importance of education for girls, Shankarsheth opened the first-ever school for girls in Mumbai in 1849.

·       This groundbreaking initiative aimed to empower women through access to quality education, challenging traditional gender norms and promoting social equality.

 

Founding of Educational Institutions:

·       As one of the founders of the School Society and the Native School of Bombay, Shankarsheth played a pivotal role in establishing the first educational institution of its kind in Western India.

·       The institution, initially known as the Bombay Native Institution, underwent several name changes, eventually becoming the renowned Elphinstone Educational Institution in 1856.

·       Notable scholars and leaders, including Balshashtri Jambhekar, Dadabhai Nauroji, Mahadev Govind Ranade, and Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, received their education at the Elphinstone College during Shankarsheth's tenure.

·       The institution's legacy continued with the enrollment of future luminaries like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Lokmanya Tilak.

Support for Girls' Schools:

·       Shankarsheth's commitment to girls' education extended beyond the establishment of the first girls' school.

·       He provided substantial financial support to the Students' Literary and Scientific Society for the opening of additional girls' schools, despite facing opposition from some members of the Hindu community.

Diverse Educational Projects:

·       In addition to his pioneering efforts in girls' education, Shankarsheth initiated various other educational projects to cater to the diverse needs of Mumbai's populace.

·       These included the establishment of the English School, the Sanskrit Seminary, and the Sanskrit Library, all located in Girgaon, South Mumbai.

 



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