अंधश्रद्धा निर्मूलन पत्रिका
संपादक मंडळ
Editor
Prin. Dr. Nitin Shinde
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Research Scholar, Hanyang University, Seoul(South Korea). Published 22 Research Papers and Presented 55 Reasearch Papers in National/International Conferences. Delivered more than 2,000 lectures on various subjects like, Eradication of Superstitions, Scientific Temperament, Rationalism, Astronomy, Science, Space, Kundali Matching, Universe, Misbelieves in Astrology, etc. Published 57 articles in periodicals, News Papers. Participated in Panel discussions on radio and TV channels. Published 10 books. Received many awards. Has remained Office-bearer/member of many organizations.
Executive Editor
Uttam Jogdand
B.A., LL.B, D.M.C.J., Dip. In Urdu Language, C.A.I.I.B.
Retired as Chief Manager and Faculty Member from a Nationalised Bank. Conducted many programmes on Eradication of Superstitions. Translation of Books/Articles English-Hindi-Marathi. Writes letters in Readers Column of a renowned daily on various issues.
Co-Editor
Dr. Shyamsundar Mirajkar
M.A., Ph.D. from Shivaji University. Cleared NET exam.
Completed Rural Journalism Course. He is a Guide for Ph.D. aspirants. 9 Books are published and 12 are edited. Received various awards. Writing for University Self Study material. His three books are selected as reference books for B.A. and B.Com. classes. Writings published in Marathi Vishwa Kosh. Honoured with Social awards and Ideal Teacher award by various social organisations. Remarkable work for classes on Enlightening.
Managing Editor
Ajay Bhalkar
M.A. (Economics).
Being Full-time activist of MANS, took part in various campaigns/projects. He Acted in the well-known street drama (Ringan Natak) which was shown in Delhi, MP, Marnataka, Goa and other states. Remarkable journey from an activist to State Level Committee member. Was awarded ‘Best Manager Award – 2021’ by Andhshradha Nirmulan Patrika.
Member
Dr. Mantesh Hiremath
M.A. (Marathi). B.Ed., Ph.D. , Net/Set Cleared.
Working in Marathi Department of Deshbhakt Anandarao Balawantrao Naik Arts and Science College, Chikhali. 22 years experience in teaching. Working for eradication of superstitions for 15 years. Sceretary of shivaji University Teachers Organisation, Kolhapur. Member of Editorial board of ‘Shivim’, the House Journal of Shivijai University Teachers Organisation. Presented more than 50 research papers in various State and National level Debate Sessions. More than 40 research papers published in various periodicals. Delivered more than 200 lectures on socio-cultural and educational field.
Member
Dr. Balu Dugdumvar
M.A., Ph.D. (on Critical study of Baba Amte’s poems).
Passed various exams in Drawing, Tallent Search Shivavisharad, Computers. Remaind Office-bearer of Rashtra Seva Dal, MANS, Anandvan Mitra Mandal and other organisations. He is a poet, an author and a critic. Many books, including two Poetry Books are published. Received many local and state level awards in literary work. Took part in various campaigns/projects of Maharashtra Govt and renowned Social Organisations. Known for giving speeches on various topics.
Member
Pralhad Mistri
B.E.(Civil) and M.A. (Pali).
Retired as Sectional Engineer from Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute, Nashik. Took Active part in various projects/campaigns of MANS. Member of Andhshradha Nirmulan Patrika for last three years.
Member
Prof. Dr. Sushil Meshram
M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D, Net. Dr. Sushil meshram HOD, Marathi. Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, RTM Nagpur University Nagpur. Member-Board of Studies-Marathi. Member - Body Donation Organisation, Government Medical College Nagpur. Chairman - Daanparmita Foundation Nagpur. Member - Andhashraddha Nirmulan Patrika. email- Sushil ji @ gmail.com
Mobile number- 9860 322 385
Member
Prof. Dr. Arun Shinde
Professor and Marathi Department Head at Night College Kolhapur. Studious professor, research scholar, author, speaker and social reform activist having worked on Marathi language, literature, History, Satyashodhak literature, social movements, social-cultural study of literature, folk-culture etc. Office bearer of various organisations of Shivaji University, Solapur university and presently President of MANS, Kolhapur District. Remained Executive Editor of ‘Shivim Sanshodhan Patrika’. Active in various Social reforms movements, organisations. Presented research papers in many national and international debate sessions. Guide as a resource person. Writing in many research paper magazines and newspapers. Wrote and edited many books. Honoured with many awards.
Member
Tukaram Shinde
Remarkable work on eradication of superstitions, spreading the Scientific Temperament and snake awareness Rural and Urban areas through more than 200 lectures, Pravachans. Awarded Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar by Maharashtra State and Zilla Parishad. Honoured with more than 100 state, national and international awards by various social organisations. Worked as representative of Dainik Raigad as Uran Taluka Representative. Worked as Secretary of Uran Panvel Taluka Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Connected with many Social organisations closely.
Member
Rajendra Phegade
Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Retired as Dy. Executive Engineer from Mahanirmiti Vidyut Co. (A Govt. of Maharashtra Undertaking). Took part in various campaigns, activities of MANS. He writes regularly in readers' column of some newspapers.
Advisor
Kishor Bedakihal
B.Sc.
A talented thinker. Member of Navabharat Quarterly journal. Known as Contemporary inter-faculty scholar, neo-researcher and a guide to academic researchers. Expert on minute subjects in social sciences. Served with LIC of India, Satara Region from 1973 to 2007. Office bearer of many organisations related to insurance sector. Known as a Scholar and critic on various subjects. Penned 4 books and edited 13 books. Directed a short film. Honoured with various awards by various organisations.
Advisor
Dr. Pradeep Patkar
Well known Psychiatrist. Created awareness among people about psychological health by writing useful articles in many reputed magazines and newspapers. Pioneering research in Child Psychiatry. Field activist, Advisor in rural and tribal Organisations working for social upliftment. Active in the movement of eradication of superstitions since the movement started in India. Also active in comprehensive social reform movement. During the Killari Earthquate, took care of psychological health of the earth quake affected people, who were under stress due to the superstitions. Vice-president of MANS and connected with many social movements.
Publisher
Sanjay Bansode
M.A., B.Ed.
Worked as an assistant teacher for 26 years. Work as volunteer, state council member, state executive member of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti for 32 years. Exposure of many Godmen across state. Exposure of Fake Doctors. Exposure of Corruption cases. Work as journalist for Daily Lokmat and Kesari. Member of Senate, Shivaji University Kolhapur. Secretary, Takshashila Dnyan Kendra. Worked as resource persons for various programs for radio and TV channels. Writer, Editor, and Actor for a few plays, one act plays etc. Work as editor and co-writer for nationwide famous play "Socrates To Dabholkar Pansare Via Tukaram".
Distributor
Arbaj Patel
B.A. (Political Science)
Handles Distribution of the Magazine, Office and Computer Work. Full time activist of MANS.