S. P. Varma

In 1990, he met Nirmala Deshpande, a prominent Gandhian figure, in Jammu, which influenced his decision to leave his government job as a Civil Engineer and embrace Gandhism.

[citation needed] Between 1990 and 2015, S. P. Varma coordinated National Integration Camps, Aman Melas, Peace Marches, All-faith prayers, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Gandhian quiz competitions, and cultural-sports events in collaboration with various agencies.

[citation needed] He also collaborated with Sunil Dutt, a Union Minister and noted Bollywood actor, to lead the work of Sadbhawana ke Sipahi in Jammu and Kashmir as the chairman of the local chapter.

[citation needed] S. P. Varma played a significant role in identifying and engaging with Veteran Gandhians and Freedom Fighters, publicly acknowledging their contributions, and harnessing their experiences to instill a sense of national pride among the younger generation.

[citation needed] S. P. Varma also organized exposure trips for Gandhian Workers from Jammu and Kashmir to other regions of India starting in 1992, allowing them to participate in Annual Conventions.

[citation needed] As the Vice President of the Gandhi Global Family, S. P. Varma coordinated the Gandhian’s Parikrama around the country, beginning from Kanyakumari and ending in Kashmir.

The route included stops at Lakhanpur, Doda, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, Ramban, Banihal, Qazigund, Kulgam, Ahrabal, Shopian, Pulwama, Pampore, Srinagar, Baramulla, Uri, Aman Sathu, Tangmarg, Budgam, Charara-e-Sharief, Hazratbal Shrine, Chatipadshai, Kheerbhawani in Ganderbal, Shankaracharia, GOC 15 Corps HQ Srinagar, Amar Singh College Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur, Katra, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Reasi, Kalakot, Rajouri, Poonch, Chake Da Bagh, Mendhar, Rajouri, Nowshera, Sunderbani, Akhnoor, Jammu, Suchatgarh, Samba, and Kathua, before returning to Lakhanpur.

Varma, commenced from various Indian cities, including Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Siliguri, Guwahati, Dispur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizawl, Agartala, Shillong, and Itanagar.

[citation needed] In the final Phase IV, scheduled for 2013, the initiative aimed to encompass remaining regions of the country, including Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, Goa, Diu-Daman, Dadar-Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep Islands, and Puducherry.

Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Subhas Chandra Bose, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Babu Jagjivan Ram, Dr. B.R.

Rajiv Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Nund Rishi, Habba Khatoon, Lal Ded, Baba Jitto, Raja Jamboo Lochan, and Mian Dido.

These awards were created to recognize the selfless services provided by individuals, institutions, organizations, trusts, and others working across various fields to improve the living conditions and social status of marginalized sections of society, without regard to caste, color, creed, or gender.

Meira Kumar, Prof. Dominic Shellard, Vice Chancellor of De Montfort University Leicester, and Mrs. Kiran Mehra Kerpelman, Director of the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, have been honored with the "Mahatma Gandhi Award" for their commendable efforts, including their contributions during times of natural disasters, such as the earthquake calamity in Jammu and Kashmir State.

[citation needed] As a committed Gandhian Worker, S. P. Varma participated in international forums, such as the United Nations Organization (UNO) in Geneva and the European Union in Brussels.

During these meetings, he delivered insightful lectures on the practical implementation of Gandhian Ideology, with a specific focus on addressing conflicts and challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.

The unique Gandhian parikrama was inaugurated by Lakshadweep’s Administrator, Shri H Rajeish Prasad, with the aim of spreading Gandhian ideals across all eleven islands of the Union Territory.