Hirabai Lobi, a resident of Jambur, a small village in Gujarat, may not be educated herself, but she has not only educated hundreds of people, but is also providing them employment and facilities like health.
Hirabai Lobby, a resident of Jambur, a small village in Gujarat, may not be educated herself, but she has not only educated hundreds of people in her Siddi community, but is also providing them employment and facilities like health. Born on 1 January 1953 in Jambur village of Gujarat (Gir), Hirabai lost her parents at a very young age.
She was brought up by her grandmother, but she never went to school or college, and then when she was 14, she was married to Ibrahim Bhai Lobby. After marriage, she along with her husband used to earn a living by cultivating a small piece of land.
Hirabai belongs to the Siddi community, which constitutes 98 per cent of the total population of Jambur. Actually Siddi is an African tribe, who were brought to India as slaves about 400 years ago by the ruler of Junagadh. One of the most backward communities in Gujarat, the people of the Siddi tribe lived in extreme poverty for decades. No one ever thought about their rise. But Hirabai decided to change the circumstances of her community.
The assembly smiled after seeing the style of Hirbai of Siddi community
Hirabai is the president of Adivasi Mahila Sangh. This group is also called Siddi Mahila Sangh. Hirabai, Siddi is known for her work for the society and women empowerment. He has done a lot of work for the education and upliftment of women. In the year 2004, she established the Mahila Vikas Sangh.
She never contested any election but due to her works she is recognized as the leader of the village. Today Hirabai is working in 18 villages of Saurashtra. He did a lot of work for providing employment, health and nutrition to the people and spreading awareness.
Hirabai not only educated more than 700 women and children, but also linked them with employment. He has received many honors from the country and abroad for his works and now he has also been honored with the Padma Shri award. Simplicity in personality and tears in her eyes, when Hirabai stepped forward to receive the award, her words and exuberance won everyone’s heart.
While receiving the award, she placed her hand on President Draupadi Murmu’s shoulders and even the President herself could not stop smiling seeing this gesture of hers. Hirabai Lobby and her simplicity is an inspiration to all of us. to hirbai The Better India Salute to!
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