Sitaram Seksaria (1892–1982) was anIndian independence activist,Gandhian, social reformer and institution builder fromWest Bengal, known for his contributions for the upliftment ofMarwari community. He was a self-educated man. He was the founder of a number of institutions and organizations, includingShri Shikshayatan, a higher educational institution and theShri Shikshayatan College[1][2]Marwari Balika Vidyalaya, a girl's primary school,[3][4]Samaj Sudhar Samiti, a social organization,[5]Bangiya Hindi Parishad, a literary society dedicated for the propagation and development of Hindi language and literature andBharatiya Bhasha Parishad, anon governmental organization.[6] For few years he also served as a minister inAzad Hind Fauj. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honor of thePadma Bhushan, in 1962, for his contributions to society.[7] His life story has been compiled in a book,Padma Shri Sitaram Seksaria Abhinandan Granth, edited by Bhawarmal Singhi and published in 1974.[8] He died in 1982.
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