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Vijay Tomar (Indian social worker)
Vijay Tomar (born 26 January 1972) is an Indian social worker, organisational leader and entrepreneur. Active for more than three decades, he is best known for his role as National Vice‑President of the Human Rights Protection Organisation (HRPO), where he oversees nationwide programmes in disability support, women’s and child rights, minority engagement and disaster relief. Raised in a family of freedom fighters, Tomar has led large‑scale initiatives ranging from the restoration of over 100 historic temples to legal advocacy for two crore (20 million) freedom‑fighter descendants across India.
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| Born | 26 January 1972, Ghaziabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social worker, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Education | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| Title | National Vice-President, Human Rights Protection Organisation |
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| Affiliations | Social service federations, interfaith groups, grassroots NGOs |
| Philanthropy | Community kitchens, mass weddings, free training & medical outreach |
| Residence | Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, India |
Early life and education
Tomar was born on 26 January 1972 into a family deeply involved in 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 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA). He later entered the training and supply business sector before devoting himself full‑time to social initiatives.
Career
Business activity
Before turning to non‑profit work, Tomar managed a training and supply enterprise that provided logistical support to small manufacturers in Uttar Pradesh.
Social and organisational work
Tomar’s social‑service activity spans multiple organisations:
- Human Rights Protection Organisation – National Vice‑President (2018–present); oversees free prosthetic‑limb camps, medical outreach, women’s‑safety drives and child‑rights education.
- Freedom‑Fighter Descendants Association – Founder‑president; coordinates claims and benefits for roughly two crore families tied to India’s independence struggle.
- Bhupal Trust of India – Chair; arranges community kitchens, mass marriages for under‑privileged girls and free micro‑enterprise training.
- Minority Development of India (MDI) – Convenor; conducts awareness campaigns on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Register of Citizens and related policies, while organising Bharatiya Janata Party membership drives in minority communities.
- Temple and Cultural Heritage Initiative – Project lead; directed the structural renewal and re‑consecration of more than 100 historic temples and promoted Dalit access to places of worship.
Major programmes
| Theme | Key activities |
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| Religious & cultural revival | Restoration of 100+ ancient temples; inclusion of Scheduled Castes in temple management |
| Social harmony | Inter‑faith dialogues and Hindu–Muslim community outreach sessions |
| Health services | Free prosthetic‑limb distribution, eye‑surgery camps, old‑age home support |
| Women’s empowerment | Sponsorship of under‑privileged brides, vocational‑training scholarships |
| Minority advocacy | CAA/NRC information drives; BJP membership enrolment among Muslim citizens |
| Disaster & relief | Flood‑relief supply chains, emergency health camps, 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 self‑reliant India in which religious concord and equal access to rights prevail.”
Awards
- Multiple honours from national NGOs for outstanding community service (2012–2024)
- 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.
Personal life
Tomar lives with his family in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Outside his organisational duties he conducts motivational‑speaker sessions on patriotism and grassroots activism.
See also
- Human rights in India
- Social work in India
- Indian freedom fighters