Amit Jethwa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Amit Jethwa
Occupation	Social Worker
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1975(1975-12-31)
Age	49
Birthplace	Gujarat
Country	India
Horoscope	Capricorn

Amit Jethwa Biography

Amit Jethwa is one of the most popular and richest Social Worker who was born on December 31, 1975 in Gujarat, India.

In 2007, Jethwa contested the state assembly elections, but lost.

He campaigned vigorously against corruption among officers of the Indian Forest Service, and opposed malafide application of article 356 of the. In 2007, he drew attention to the mysterious deaths of lions in Gir Forest including three that were shot within a few hundred meters of the Babariya forest guard outpost. Claiming that “Such a thing cannot be possible without support of some forest officials”, Jethwa sought the suspension of an IFS officer. The incident ultimately led to the uncovering of a large lion poaching gang. He later campaigned against shifting of lions to the Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. His efforts were often blocked by forest officials by charging him with offenses such as photographing a dead lion and trespassing.

Amit Jethwa Net Worth

Amit Jethwa is one of the richest Social Worker from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Amit Jethwa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Since BJP was the ruling party in the state, he appealed that the matter be investigated by an independent ombudsman or Lokayukta, a constitutional position that had been lying vacant in Gujarat since 2003. He had recently moved court to seek a judicial order to the state government to fill this post.

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In mid-2010, he filed a Public interest litigation in the Gujarat High Court, citing evidence found, and naming local BJP politician Dinu Solanki and several relatives, for involvement in the illegal mining in the Gir Forest. He sought directives from the court for stopping power supply to all such mining centers.

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Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Social Worker. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Amit Jethwa celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Amit Jethwa (also Amit Jethava) (1975 – 20 July 2010) was an Indian environmentalist and social worker, active in the Gir Forest area near Junagadh, Gujarat. He had filed several court cases against illegal mining in the protected area, naming, Dinu Solanki as one of the respondents. On 20 July 2010 he was shot dead by two assailants on a motorbike. In Sept 2012, the Gujarat High Court, severely criticized investigations by the Gujarat police who had “given a clean chit” to Solanki, despite arresting his nephew; the court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) to take up the case. In November 2013, CBI arrested BJP MP Dinu Solanki in connection with having ordered the murder. On 11 July 2019, Dinu Solanki and his nephew Shiva Solanki were convicted for the murder.

Top Facts about Amit Jethwa

1. Amit Jethwa was an Indian environmentalist and social worker.
2. He was born in 1975 and died in 2010.
3. Jethwa fought against illegal mining and wildlife poaching.
4. He filed a PIL against Gir forest land mafia.
5. Jethwa received death threats for his activism.
6. He was shot dead outside the Gujarat High Court.
7. His murder case remains unsolved to this day.
8. Jethwa’s legacy inspired others to continue his work.
9. A documentary film, “The Killing of a Messenger,” was made about him.
10. The Amit Jethwa Memorial Trust supports environmental causes in India.