Opinion:  
Bhau Katdare was a social reformer from the Konkan region, who worked towards the upliftment of the marginalized sections of society, especially the lower castes. His efforts in Konkan were focused on improving the social and economic conditions of the Dalits and other oppressed communities. Bhau Katdare's advocacy for education, his fight against untouchability, and his support for the betterment of the rural population made him an influential figure in Maharashtra's social reform movement. His work has had a lasting impact on the Konkan region and contributed to the wider social change in the state.