Family and Social Background- His family is involved in agricultural business, owning 150 acres of land and operating a modern food processing industry.
- His father, Shri Gokul Ji Patidar, was a volunteer of the Sangh since 1948 and was imprisoned for participating in the Satyagraha during the Emergency—this legacy laid the foundation of Shri Patidar's life values.
Organizational Leadership and Public StruggleFrom 1975 to the present, Shri Patidar has held leadership positions in numerous organizations, performing remarkable work for social justice, rehabilitation, and rural empowerment:
- Sangh District Pracharak (1975–1990)
- Active roles in Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Punarvas Samiti, Akhil Bharatiya Kurmi Kshatriya Mahasabha, and Patidar Shiksha Mahasangh.
- Led protests, rallies, and direct discussions with the Prime Minister in Delhi for the displaced people of the Sardar Sarovar Project.
- Marched on foot to Delhi with 5000 tribal laborers for the WTO protest march.
- Engaged in dialogue with the World Bank delegation on displacement issues.
- Member of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (Government of Gujarat) from 1995–1998.
Leading Contribution in Healthcare ServicesUnder the leadership of Shri Patidar, the
Sardar Sarovar Nav Nirman Samiti has taken a pledge to deliver healthcare services to the last person, which is now effectively operational in several states:
Mobile Medical Units – Continuous Service Since 2006
- Free health camps in remote and tribal areas.
- Service expansion in three states with the support of NTPC.
- Facilities include a doctor, nurse, medicines, and health consultations.
Mukhyamantri Slum Swasthya Yojana – Chhattisgarh
- Healthcare services delivered through mobile units in urban slums.
- Benefitting thousands of families.
Emergency Services – 108 Scheme, Tripura
- 24x7 ambulance service.
- Prompt assistance during accidents, childbirth, and other emergencies.
Impact and Expansion- 100+ mobile units, thousands of health camps, and lakhs of beneficiaries.
- Focus on maternal and child health, immunization, and nutritional awareness.
- Coordination with NHM, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and Chief Minister's health schemes.