125 Rupees India Govt. Mint Birth Anniversary of Dr.Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Commemorative Coin (Rs.125

125 Rupees India Govt. Mint Birth Anniversary of Dr.Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Commemorative Coin (Rs.125

Commemorative Coins :

manufacturing circulation coins. These coins are issued to commemorate events of historical
and social importance and to celebrate various accomplishments of public and private
organizations. India Government Mint, Mumbai has been releasing commemorative coins since
1964. The commemorative coins issued by the Mint are of very high quality and have a great
demand among coin collectors and numismatists.

Commemorative coins are of two types
Proof Coins
Uncirculated Coins

Proof Coins:

Proof coins are the high quality commemorative coins which have a frozen effect on the surface
design of the coin with a mirror finish. These coins are marked with the symbol 'M' to indicate
that they are manufactured at Mumbai Mint. These coins are sold at a premium price as they
are manufactured with high quality standards and have high numismatic value.

Uncirculated Coins:
Uncirculated coins are the high quality commemorative coins which have mirror finish on the
surface but without any frozen effect on the design. These coins are marked with a diamond
symbol to indicate they are stamped at Mumbai Mint. The uncirculated coins are also sold at
premium but they are priced a little lower than the proof coins.

History

In 1964 production of commemorative coins was started. The first commemorative coin was in the memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

125 Rupees India Govt. Mint Birth Anniversary of Dr.Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Commemorative Coin (Rs.125

Shikshan Maharshi, Krishi Ratna Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the betterment of society. An erudite scholar and an instinctive philanthropist, he was a renowned educationist and social reformer.

Bhausaheb worked tirelessly to promote rural development and education, especially in the backward region of Vidarbha. He laid a firm foundation for the dissemination of education among the downtrodden and the dispossessed of the region. He established the Shri Shivaii Education Society at Amravati in 1932. He also established the “Shivaji Lokvidyapitha” at Amravati which was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first president of the Republic India. His contribution in education field has been recognized by the Government of Maharashtra through a scholarship programme in his name.

Bhausaheb was a pioneer of modern agriculture and scientific farming. He was Minister for Agriculture of our country. He promoted the use of improved seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization in agriculture. He introduced crop insurance and minimum support price for farmers. He established the “Bharat Krushak Samaj” and launched a campaign called “Food for Millions” in 1955. He brought in Japanese method of rice cultivation in 1958 and organized the World Agriculture Fair at Delhi in 1959. He was instrumental in the formation of the Agricultural Credit Department and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

He campaigned for the rights and dignity of the oppressed and marginalized sections of society. He organized the “Untouchability Eradication Conference” at Amravati, Maharashtra under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and led a satyagraha to gain for untouchables entry into the Amba Devi Temple in Amravati. Bhausaheb was a member of the Constituent Assembly and played a vital role in the drafting of the Constitution of India. Dr B. R. Ambedkar, while addressing the Constituent Assembly on 25 November, 1949, recognized his pivotal role in this regard.

He passed away on 10 April 1965 in Delhi. His legacy lives on through his institutions and achievements that have benefited millions of people.