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'''Vijay Tomar''' (born 26 January 1972) is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] [[wikipedia:social worker|social worker]], organisational leader and [[wikipedia:Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]]. Active for more than three decades, he is best known for his role as National Vice‑President of the '''[[wikipedia:Human rights|Human Rights]] Protection Organisation''' (HRPO), where he oversees nationwide programmes in [[wikipedia:Disability|disability]] support, [[wikipedia:Women's rights|women’s]] and [[wikipedia:Children's rights|child rights]], [[wikipedia:Minority group|minority]] engagement and [[wikipedia:Disaster relief|disaster relief]]. Raised in a family of [[wikipedia:Indian independence movement|freedom fighters]], Tomar has led large‑scale initiatives ranging from the restoration of over 100 historic [[wikipedia:Hindu temple|temples]] to legal advocacy for two crore (20 million) freedom‑fighter descendants across [[wikipedia:India|India]].
== Early life and education ==
Vijay Tomar articulates his mission as “'''justice, dignity and opportunity for every section of society''',” aiming to build a “'''harmonious, inclusive and [[wikipedia:Self-reliance|self‑reliant]] [[wikipedia:India|India]] in which [[wikipedia:Religious harmony in India|religious concord]] and equal access to rights prevail'''.”
Tomar was born on 26 January 1972 into a family deeply involved in [[wikipedia:Indian independence movement|India’s independence movement]]. Inspired by the public‑service ethos of his grandfather, maternal grandfather and father, he pursued community work from a young age while completing a [[wikipedia:Bachelor of Computer Applications|Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)]]. He later entered the [[wikipedia:Training|training]] and supply [[wikipedia:Business|business]] sector before devoting himself full‑time to [[wikipedia:Social work|social initiatives]].
== Career ==
=== Business activity ===
Before turning to [[wikipedia:Nonprofit organization|non‑profit]] work, Tomar managed a training and supply [[wikipedia:Enterprise (business)|enterprise]] that provided logistical support to small manufacturers in [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh]].
* '''Human Rights Protection Organisation''' – National Vice‑President (2018–present); oversees free [[wikipedia:Prosthesis|prosthetic‑limb]] camps, medical outreach, [[wikipedia:Women's safety|women’s‑safety]] drives and [[wikipedia:Children's rights|child‑rights]] education.
* '''Freedom‑Fighter Descendants Association''' – Founder‑president; coordinates claims and benefits for roughly two crore families tied to [[wikipedia:Indian independence movement|India’s independence struggle]].
* '''Kirpalay Trust of India''' – Chair; arranges [[wikipedia:Community kitchen|community kitchens]], [[wikipedia:Mass wedding|mass marriages]] for under‑privileged girls and free [[wikipedia:Micro-enterprise|micro‑enterprise]] training.
* '''Minority Development of India (MDI)''' – Convenor; conducts awareness campaigns on the [[wikipedia:Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|Citizenship (Amendment) Act]], [[wikipedia:National Register of Citizens|National Register of Citizens]] and related policies, while organising [[wikipedia:Bharatiya Janata Party|Bharatiya Janata Party]] membership drives in minority communities.
* '''Temple and Cultural Heritage Initiative''' – Project lead; directed the structural renewal and [[wikipedia:Prana Pratishtha|re‑consecration]] of more than 100 historic [[wikipedia:Hindu temple|temples]] and promoted [[wikipedia:Dalit|Dalit]] access to places of worship.
== Major programmes ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" |Theme
! scope="col" |Key activities
|-
![[wikipedia:Religion in India|Religious]] & [[wikipedia:Cultural heritage|cultural]] revival
|Restoration of 100+ ancient [[wikipedia:Hindu temple|temples]]; inclusion of [[wikipedia:Scheduled Castes|Scheduled Castes]] in temple management
|-
![[wikipedia:Communal harmony|Social harmony]]
|Inter‑faith dialogues and [[wikipedia:Hindu–Muslim|Hindu–Muslim]] community outreach sessions
|-
![[wikipedia:Public health|Health services]]
|Free [[wikipedia:Prosthesis|prosthetic‑limb]] distribution, [[wikipedia:Eye surgery|eye‑surgery]] camps, [[wikipedia:Old age home|old‑age home]] support
|Sponsorship of under‑privileged brides, [[wikipedia:Vocational education|vocational‑training]] scholarships
|-
![[wikipedia:Minority rights|Minority advocacy]]
|[[wikipedia:Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|CAA]]/[[wikipedia:National Register of Citizens|NRC]] information drives; [[wikipedia:Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] membership enrolment among [[wikipedia:Muslim|Muslim]] citizens
|-
![[wikipedia:Disaster relief|Disaster & relief]]
|[[wikipedia:Flood relief|Flood‑relief]] supply chains, emergency health camps, [[wikipedia:Rationing in India|ration]] distribution
|}
== Mission and vision ==
Tomar articulates his mission as “'''justice, dignity and opportunity for every section of society''',” aiming to build a “'''harmonious, inclusive and [[wikipedia:Self-reliance|self‑reliant]] [[wikipedia:India|India]] in which [[wikipedia:Religious harmony in India|religious concord]] and equal access to rights prevail'''.”
== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Revision as of 08:13, 19 August 2025
Vijay Tomar articulates his mission as “justice, dignity and opportunity for every section of society,” aiming to build a “harmonious, inclusive and self‑reliantIndia in which religious concord and equal access to rights prevail.”
Letters of appreciation from senior BJP leaders, including Murli Manohar Joshi and Kailash Rao
Felicitations by regional social‑service federations for temple‑restoration campaigns
International Recognition
On July 14, 2025, Vijay Tomar was honored with the esteemed "Certificate of Executive Decree" by the Indo-Arab & African Chamber of Commerce (IAACC). He was officially appointed as the Director-General of Government Affairs & Protocol – India Chapter. This prestigious recognition reflects his exceptional contributions in promoting economic cooperation, fostering trade partnerships, and advancing cultural diplomacy between India, Arab nations, and African countries. His efforts continue to strengthen India’s global standing and build bridges of collaboration across continents.
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