Amarsinh Pandit (born 30 May 1964) is an Indian politician and member of the Nationalist Congress Party. Amarsinha Shivajirao Pandit is a former member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Georai constituency in Beed district as Nationalist Congress Party candidate.Cong., NCP leaders held in bank cheating caseMonsanto to no longer develop cotton seeds in State He was a former member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elected from Georai constituency in Maharashtra, India.
Early life and family Amarsinha was born as a eldest son of the three children to Shri. Shivajirao Pandit and Shardadevi Pandit on 31 May 1964. He inherited sportsmanship from his father and he is very much fond of lawn tennis particularly. He is the president of Champavati Krida Mandal, Beed and is serving as Vice President of Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association since 2018. He encouraged his son Ranveer to be a sportsman and chose sports as a career.
Political career Around the year 1990, Amarsinha Pandit started his political life. He took his first step into politics by assuming the Chairman post of Jaibhavani Cooperative Sugar Factory from 05/08/1990 up to 18/06/2009 and then 22/07/2017 till date. In the year 1992 became the chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, Georai from (14/03/1992 to 13/03/1997). In his later political career Amarsinha Pandit worked very effectively as the Leader of the Opposition in the Zilla Parishad in the year 1997 to 2004. As a result of his development and visionary work carried out during his tenure as opposition leader in Zilla Parishad, Beed he got elected for Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the year 2004 from Georai.
He employed various parliamentary strategies effectively within the assembly, achieving prominence within a brief period. He subsequently established a reputation in the legislature for his scholarly approach, as well as his passionate and eloquent oratory. During his tenure as a member of Legislative Council from 27 July 2012 to 30 July 2018 he raised many issues like water irrigation, employment, famine etc. not only for Beed but also for entire Marathwada. Along with that he has also worked in various positions like, State General Secretary, Nationalist Congress Party, Member Legislative Public Accounts Committee, Mumbai (26/05/2015 to 30/07/2018), Member the Assembly Dr. Babvasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar(12/12/2017 to 27/07/2018), Vice-President Maharashtra Kabaddi Association (since 27/11/2018), Vice-President Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (4/6/2018 to 10/6/2023), Secretary General Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (2012-2018), Director the Bhavani Urban Co.op.Bank Ltd. Georai, President Jagdamba Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Beed, President Jaibhavani Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Georai, President Sharda Pratishthan Georai.
Having entered politics after studying in an English medium school, many had doubts about his political career. But he has proved himself as a successful politician facing many successes and failures. In rural areas, he gathered many colleagues of faith. His friendship with Bappasaheb Talekar, Bhausaheb Natkar and many others had a great impact in later politics. In the year 1992, he created a political earthquake in the taluka by assuming the post of chairman of the Panchayat Samiti. At that time his uncle Badamrao Pandit was his competitor and opponent. The same spark turned the tide of politics and the people of the taluka got to experience the politics of fraternity.
Amarsingh Pandit worked as the Leader of the Opposition in the Zilla Parishad. After coming to power, he received a large fund from the Zilla Parishad for development works in Gevarai Taluka . Taking advantage of that, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2004. He used various strategies to gain notoriety. In a short time, he became known in the Legislature for his speaking skills .
Through Sharda Pratishthan, he organized spectacular mass weddings in Gevrai taluka continuously since 1999. About 2000 couples have been married so far. Through Sharda Mahotsav, he organized state level professional men and women Kabaddi competitions, lectures, water conference, agricultural exhibition and provided cultural sports and entertainment hall to Georaikars. His work during the flood situation in Gevrai taluk in the year 2006 was unforgettable. He provided support to the disaster victims by providing all facilities including food and accommodation. From the year 2009, Padmarshi Dr. Tatyasaheb Lahane was brought to Georai and organized an eye surgery camp. At this time, he did the work of giving new sight by successful surgery on about 1000 eyeballs. A cancer diagnosis camp was organized on a large scale by bringing well-known oncologists like Dr. Nene in the taluka. He helped in the treatment of many cancer patients.
Amarsingh Pandit made conscious efforts to increase the irrigated area in Gevrai taluka. A series of cement dams, Pazar lakes and village lakes were constructed in the taluka, including the Sirasmarg barrage on the Sindfana river, the Kolhapuri-style dams at Etkur, Ankuta and Taklagavan. The Kekatpangri storage pond scheme was approved and its work started. At the same time, water availability certificate was made available for new schemes in seven places like Paulachiwadi, Khalegaon, Mategaon, Ardha Sala etc.
Social Activities Amarsinha inherited social responsibilities from his father honorable Shri. Shivajrao Pandit.
Education He expanded the scope of educational institutions founded by his father in the form of Jai Bhavani and Jagdamba Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Beed. These institutions have imparted education to lakhs of students from rural area and help them to accomplish their dreams to live a successful life. Students from these institutions are successfully doing great work in the field of Medicine, Engineering, Education, Commerce and even in Civil services, etc. When it comes to sports, students of these institutions are representing the District, State and National Teams in various Sports.
Sharda Pratishthan He established Sharda Pratishthan to carry out various social activities and programs. Sharda Pratishthan organizes mass wedding ceremonies every year under which thousands of couple has been married. Sharda Pratishthan organizes many arts, sports, educational and career guidance programs to provide a platform to the students of rural society where they showcase their talents, developing it into better future prospects. Sharda Pratishthan organized many Medical programs for people in need like Ophthalmology camp under the guidance of Padmashri Dr. Tatyasaheb Lahane, organized cancer diagnosis camp and started free counseling / facility center for cancer patients, blood donation camps, distribution of bicycles for disabled persons, ambulance services for the needful, it also served as a helping hand for hundreds of people affected due to corona pandemic, etc.
Recognition And Awards Sharda Pratishthan recognizes and Awards the hard working and true teachers with Ideal Teacher Awards every year. Sharda Pratishthan awards special achievement people with cash prizes too. Among them notably are Mr. Saeed Chause (Maharashtra Kesari) and Commonwealth gold medalist Mr. Rahul Aware. Sharda Pratishthan has raised the standard of Georai Taluka Sports by organizing State Level Kabaddi Tournament, State Level Marathon Races. To Facilitate the farming society with modern technique and knowledge Sharda Pratishthan organizes State Level Agricultural as well as Animal Exhibition Programs. His work under the banner Sharda Pratishthan during the flood situation in Gevrai taluka in the year 2006 was unforgettable. He provided support to the disaster victims by providing all facilities including food and accommodation.
Visionary leadership He brought thousands of crores of rupees funds for various development projects in the vicinity. Most prominently are web of construction of roads throughout the taluka. He contributed in the construction of various important government offices, Market committee, "Samajik Sabhagruha", Hospitals/Health centres, schools through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, construction of kitchen shed, water wells required in many schools. "Bharat Nirman Yojna" was implemented facilitating drinking water to many villages. He contributed in developing many substations of electricity throughout the taluka. He did remarkable work in the field of irrigation through various programs and activities. He brought hundreds and thousands of crores of funds for the construction and repair of Jayakwadi canal, for smaller lakes/ village lakes, smaller dams and construction of water wells across the taluka. Allotment of loans to women self-help groups and establishment of women's rooms by Damini Pratishthan. He implemented various Pilgrimage Development Scheme in Georai Taluka prominently for Rakshasbhuvan (Shaniche), Khamgaon, Panchaleshwar, etc.
Major Contributions
Mass marriage ceremony, Organized by Sharda Pratishthan, Gevrai +Sr.No.YearDate/YearNo of marriages1First02/05/19991012Second20000603Third18/04/20010414Fourth07/04/20020825Fifth21/04/20030766Sixth22/04/20040557Seven30/04/20050928Eighth20/04/20060589Ninth21/04/200706410Tenth 20/04/200803511Eleventh 01/05/200903312Twelfth 201004413Thirteenth 201103614Fourteenth 201203315Fifteenth 201308016Sixteenth 201403117Seventeenth02/05/2015045 Amarsingh Pandit got the credit of building about 1000 worlds through Pratishthan.
Amarsingh Pandit's efforts in flood in Gevrai taluka
During the period from 7 to 14 August 2006, excess water from Nath Sagar was released into the Godavari river basin resulting in flood situation. To provide relief to the flood victims, Amar Singh Pandit established 11 relief centers through Sharda Pratishthan and arranged accommodation and food for thousands of flood victims. He raised the following starred questions in the Legislative Assembly for government assistance and rehabilitation of the flood victims. STARRED QUESTION NO. 67339 dated 28/12/2006 STARRED QUESTION NO. 70003 dated 15/10/2007 STARRED QUESTION NO. 86107 dated 19/03/2008 Starred Question no. 86825 dated 31/03/2008 STARRED QUESTION NO. 93966 dated 16/07/2008 After August 2006, Amarsingh Pandit tried to solve the problems of the flood victims by presenting the discussion through starred questions, half-hour discussion, attention and adjournment proposals. Regarding the erosion and erosion of 356.70 hectares of land in 11 villages of Gevrai taluka and the fact that this land became barren, special efforts were made to get government assistance of Rs. The Government was compelled to take the decision of CLS 1107/Pracr 220 (M-3)/dated 28/11/2007. Follow up to the administration through several reminders from 04/12/2007 till date to take action as per the said government decision. Continuous follow-up with the Rehabilitation Department to survey the villages in the purresha of Godakath in Gevrai taluka and draw a new outline and rehabilitate the villages in the purresha. As a result of this follow up on 10/03/2008 the Collector, Beed sent a proposal for rehabilitation to the Divisional Commissioner, Aurangabad. Special efforts were made to get compensation for the crops and orchards of the damaged farmers in 42 flood-affected villages in Gevrai taluka. During the period from 05/10/2007 to 06/02/2008 several reminders were sent to the Principal Secretary, Divisional Commissioner and Agriculture Commissioner. In this regard the Collector, Beed sent a proposal to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Pune on 03/11/2007. As the said proposal was incomplete, this proposal was again sent to the Commissioner of Agriculture on 08/03/2008 with correction of errors. On 1 May 2007, hunger strike and several protests in front of the Collectorate regarding the issues of the flood victims.