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Narayan Singh Manaklao

Born 1 January 1942 · Rajasthan

Nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 2003 to 2009 representing social work.

Narayan Singh Manaklao is a noted social worker of India and was member of the Rajya Sabha, by nomination during August 2003 to August 2009. He is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award. He was born in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan in 1942.

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Narayan Singh Manaklao launched his opium de-addiction trust in 1978 in the village of Manaklao, which shares his surname, creating a unique local legacy tied to his name.

The Story

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In 1978, Narayan Singh Manaklao founded the Opium De Addiction Treatment Training Research Trust in Manaklao village, Jodhpur district, pioneering structured rehabilitation for opium addicts in rural Rajasthan.
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🎖️ By 1986, his relentless work earned him the Padma Shri award, recognizing his efforts to combat opium addiction through scientific de-addiction programs reaching thousands across social strata.
3In 1991, he established the Sucheta Kriplani Shiksha Niketan, a residential senior secondary school offering free education exclusively to physically disabled children, a rare initiative in Rajasthan at the time.
4🎖️ Also in 1991, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his dedicated social work, especially his innovative approach to reducing anti-social opium consumption.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Shri

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In 1978, Manaklao started a trust specifically focused on opium de-addiction in his native village, directly addressing a drug deeply embedded in Rajasthan's rural culture.

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Birth
Born in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan
Narayan Singh Manaklao was born in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, a region later central to his social reform efforts.
1942
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Career
Founded Opium De Addiction Trust
Started the Opium De Addiction Treatment Training Research Trust in Manaklao village, focusing on combating opium addiction in rural communities.
1978
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Award
Awarded Padma Shri
Received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for his social work in drug de-addiction.
1986
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Career
Founded school for disabled children
Established the Sucheta Kriplani Shiksha Niketan, a free residential senior secondary school for physically disabled children.
1991
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Award
Received Padma Bhushan
Awarded Padma Bhushan for dedicated services in reducing anti-social consumption of opium through systematic programs.
1991
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Career
Nominated to Rajya Sabha
Began term as nominated Rajya Sabha member, representing social work interests from August 2003 to August 2009.
2003
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Career
Debated social justice ministry work
Participated in a short duration discussion in Rajya Sabha on the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2009
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He received the Padma Shri in 1986 and then the Padma Bhushan just five years later in 1991, highlighting rapid governmental recognition for his social reform work.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

His Sucheta Kriplani Shiksha Niketan, set up in 1991, was among the few residential schools in India at the time dedicated solely to free education for physically disabled children.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

During his six-year Rajya Sabha tenure (2003-2009), he maintained an 87% attendance and participated in focused debates on social justice, a notable engagement for a nominated social worker.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Manaklao's founding of the Opium De Addiction Treatment Training Research Trust introduced systematic de-addiction methods in rural India, influencing rehabilitation approaches nationwide. His establishment of a free residential school for physically disabled children challenged educational exclusion and inspired similar institutions. Through his Rajya Sabha tenure, he brought grassroots social issues into national legislative discussions, bridging activism with policy.

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