10 Facts About Bunker Roy

Sanjit "Bunker" Roy was born on 30 June 1945 and is an Indian social activist and educator who founded the Barefoot College.

Bunker Roy was selected as one of Time 100's 100 most influential personalities in 2010 for his work in educating illiterate and semi-literate rural Indians.

Bunker Roy attended The Doon School from 1956 to 1962, and St Stephen's College, Delhi from 1962 to 1967.

Bunker Roy was the Indian national squash champion in 1965 and represented India in three world squash championships.

Bunker Roy is a founder of what is called Barefoot College.

Bunker Roy was recognized in 2010 in Time for the programs of the college which have trained more than 3 million people in skills including solar engineers such as the Solar Mamas, teachers, midwives, weavers, architects, and doctors.

Bunker Roy was married to ex-IAS Aruna Roy in 1970.

Bunker Roy was appointed by Rajiv Gandhi to the government's Planning Commission.

Bunker Roy recommended that legislation be created that would apply a "code of conduct" for non-governmental organizations.

Bunker Roy proposed that a national council be created that would recommend "legitimate" organizations to the government and monitor their activities.