Srish Chandra Bagh was born in 1914 in Kulai village, under the jurisdiction of Panchla police station in Howrah district, into a middle-class family. His parents were Dr Ashutosh Bagh and Lakshmi Rani Devi. From a young age, he held a deep admiration for Aurobindo. His formal education ended after completing class IV at the village school, as he became involved in the freedom movement inspired by Panchla's prominent freedom fighter, Durgapada Chatterjee.
In 1930, when Mahatma Gandhi called for civil disobedience against the salt law, Srish Chandra actively participated in the movement. He engaged in anti-narcotics picketing and faced arrest by the British police, enduring inhumane torture for his involvement. Despite the pressure, he remained steadfast and unapologetic during his trial, resulting in a one-year imprisonment term in Hijli Jail. Following his release, he continued his involvement with various Congress programs. During the Quit India movement in 1942, he was once again actively involved and faced arrest on six occasions throughout his participation in the freedom struggle.
Post-independence, Srish Chandra Bagh joined the Government Electrical Corporation (G.E.C.) while also dedicating himself to public service. In 1972, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi recognized his outstanding contributions by awarding him a prestigious Tamra Patra.
Srish Chandra Bagh passed away in 1991.
Tamra Patra was awarded by the Government of India in 1972.
Source: Soumen Pal, Contributor for CCRT.