Published:  12:56 AM, 02 August 2017

Sanjit "Bunker" Roy

Sanjit

Sanjit "Bunker" Roy (born 2 August 1945) is an Indian social activist and educator who founded the Barefoot College. He was selected as one of Time 100's 100 most influential personalities in 2010 for his work in educating illiterate and semi literate rural Indians. He attended The Doon School from 1956 to 1962, citation needed] and St.

Stephen's College, Delhi from 1962 to 1967.Roy was the National Runner-up in squash in 1964, and participated in three world squash championships representing India. Bunker is a founder of what is now called Barefoot College. Roy was appointed by Rajiv Gandhi to the government's Planning Commission. He recommended that legislation be created that would apply a "code of conduct" for non-governmental organisations.





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