Former Member of Parliament
Born in the small village of Nhava Khadi in Panvel taluka, Ramsheth Thakur began life dredging sand from the creek. Educated in Rayat Shikshan Sanstha schools, he became a teacher, then a successful entrepreneur and twice the MP for Raigad.
Carrying forward the legacy of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, he gave back to society through schools, colleges and public-welfare work, which is why the people honour him as "Lokneta".
Born at Nhava Khadi
B.A. from Satara; became a teacher
Started construction business
The Sanstha's first school opens at Gavhan
Elected MP from Kulaba
Dedicated the Rambag garden at Nhava Khadi
Notebooks, uniforms and educational aid for needy students every year.
Free health check-ups and medicines.
National kabaddi tournament and Panvel-Kharghar marathons.
Atal Karandak one-act plays, drama and Agri-Koli festivals.
God kept giving to me. What I received is not mine, it is His, and I am returning it to Him in many forms.— Lokneta Ramsheth Thakur