Shahu Patole is a notable writer in Marathi language and a retired government officer. He has held numerous respectable positions in the Press Information Bureau, Defence PRO, Directorate of Field Publicity, All India Radio and Mumbai Doordarshan (news sections). Mr. Patole’s book Anna He Apoorna Brahma was a landmark work in documenting Dalit food history through the culinary practices of two Maharashtrian communities–Mahar and Mang. It was later translated as Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada. Dr. Boodhoo set up the Mauritius Bhojpuri Institute in 1982 as an NGO. As Founder Director, she presented several ballets, conducted Bhojpuri Weeks across Mauritius, and produced CDs. This helped to bring esteem to the Bhojpuri language, folklore, and oral traditions and ensured their transmission. She took the initiative to research the first settlement of Girmitiyas at Antoinette Phooliyar, where she created a temporary immigrant village and organized a major 7-day national celebration. She was also instrumental in proposing to the National Organising Committee the setting up of a monument dedicated to the Girmitiyas at Antoinette Phooliyar.