Quick Info
| Profession | Retired inspector |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/1942 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Vadnagar, Mehsana district, Gujarat |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Somabhai Damodardas Modi |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | OBC (Modh Ghanchi) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Damodardas Mulchand Modi (deceased) |
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| Mother | Heeraben Modi (deceased) |
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| Spouse | Chandrika |
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Career
| Joined Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) health department at age 18 after clearing recruitment exam. | |
| Served for over 30 years and retired as inspector in 1993. | |
| Joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1994; tasked with visiting Gujarat constituencies to report residents' problems to the party. | |
| No longer active in politics despite requests. | |
| Founded Sarvodaya Seva Trust in 1999. | |
| Established Visamo Vruddhashram in 2001, a home for the aged. | |
| Founded Physiotherapy Center on 7 May 2006. | |
| Established Dard Nivaran Suvidha Kendra on 13 July 2014 for treatment of severe neck and back pain. | |
| Served as vice president for Global Indians for Bharat Vikas (GIBV). | |
| Established Visamo Vruddhashram on 29 January 2001, a home for the aged in memory of his father Damodardas Mulchand Modi. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Somabhai Modi is a retired official from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, a BJP politician, and a social activist. | |
| 2. He prioritized his studies during childhood and did not engage in selling tea. | |
| 3. In 1999, he established the Sarvodaya Seva Trust, followed by Visamo Vruddhashram in 2001, a Physiotherapy Center in 2006, and Dard Nivaran Suvidha Kendra in 2014. | |
| 4. The Swargast Damordas Moolchand Modi Sewasharam was renamed in 2021 under his initiative. | |
| 5. He enjoys reading as one of his hobbies. | |
| 6. Somabhai Modi served as the vice president for Global Indians for Bharat Vikas (GIBV). | |
| 7. He is the eldest brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |