# Abdul Jabbar Khan: Hero of Bhopal Gas Victims
> Explore the life of Abdul Jabbar Khan, the activist who fought for the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy and founded Swabhimaan Kendra.

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## Abdul Jabbar Khan | The Voice of Bhopal Gas Victims (1957–2019)
- Educational overview of the leader who dedicated his life to the survivors of the Bhopal disaster.

## The 1984 Tragedy
- On December 2–3, 1984, the Union Carbide plant leaked methyl isocyanate gas.
- Over 500,000 people were affected in one of the world's worst industrial disasters.

## Personal Heroism
- Jabbar evacuated his mother 40 km to safety before returning to assist others.
- He suffered permanent lung fibrosis and partial vision loss while helping victims.

## Founding the Struggle
- Founded the Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangathan (BGPMUS) in 1987.
- Centered the movement around the resilience of women survivors.

## "Khairat nahi, rozgar chahiye."
- Campaign slogan: "No charity, we want jobs."

## Swabhimaan Kendra
- Established the Self-Respect Center to provide vocational training.
- Focused on sewing, toy-making, and embroidery to provide economic dignity.

## The Fight for Compensation
- Fought for a fair settlement against the $470 million reached in 1989.
- Persistence led to a later mandate of 1,503 crore rupees for 570,000 victims.

## Activism Method
- Grassroots funding: members contributed 5 rupees/month.
- Rejected foreign aid to maintain local autonomy.

## National Recognition
- Posthumously awarded the Padma Shri in 2020.
- Received the Indira Gandhi Award for Social Service in 2019.

## A Legacy of Courage
- Abdul Jabbar Khan passed away on November 14, 2019, leaving a legacy of community accountability.
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