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Dr.Bindeshwar Pathak honoured with Nikkei Asia prize

Young Bites. Dated: 6/19/2018 11:22:11 AM

V.K. Gupta
Jammu, June 18
Renowned social activist and founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak (75) was honoured with the Japan’s prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for his contribution to Asia’s development.
He was presented with this award at 23rd Nikkei Asia Prize ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan under ‘Culture and Community’ category for his significant work in tackling poor hygiene and discrimination.Bindeshwar Pathak is a great humanist and social reformer of contemporary India. To the weaker sections of society especially, he has the compassionate face of a paternal redeemer. He has the vision of a philosopher and the undying zeal of a missionary. He is an icon of sanitation and social reform who has made a difference in the lives of millions of people. Dr. Pathak Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak Father's name Late Rama Kant Pathak Date of birth April 2, 1943 Place of birth Rampur Baghel, District Vaishali, Bihar, India Education M.A. in Sociology M.A. in English Ph.D. on “Liberation of scavengers through Low Cost Sanitation”, from Patna University, Patna, Bihar. D.Litt on “Eradication of Scavenging and Environmental Sanitation in India–a Sociological Study”, from Patna University, Patna, Bihar. Address in Delhi Founder, Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement Sulabh Bhawan, Mahavir Enclave Palam Dabri Road, New Delhi 110045 Telephone: (+91-11) 25031518, 25031519, 25056180, 25032654 Fax: (+91-11) 25036122, 25034014 Email: sulabh1@nde.vsnl.net.in, sulabh2@nde.vsnl.net.in sulabhinfo@gmail.com sulabhinfo1@gmail.com Websites : http://www.sulabhinternational.org, http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org
He has created a new culture which embraces the poor and extols the dignity of labour. His boundless love for the downtrodden finds expression in myriad and tangible ways