 MLA during 1952-57).He was felicitated as "FIRST Dalitmitra" accolade by Government of Maharashtra state (India).His son late Mr.Sunit Dhanji Bonde was awarded with "Jamnalal Bajaj Award" in 1987  by then prime minister Rajeev Gandhi for devoting his entire life in the service of 'ADIVASI' people in Satpuda ranges.