He was born on 11 January 1954, in Vidisha, India.
He founded the organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
He has also been active in a wide range of other organizations working against child labor and for children's rights to education.
He honored with Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.
His famous books Azad Bachpan Ki Ore, Will for Children, Every child matters.