S.R.Hiremath (Sangaih Rachayya Hiremath; born 5 November 1944, Belavanaki,

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), is an Indian environmental and anti-corruption activist based in the state of

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. He is the founder president of ''Samaja Parivarthana Samudaya'' (Community for Social Change), a

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for the Promotion of people oriented policies and legislation, Protection the rights of the tribals and rural poor over natural resources and the empowerment of Panchayat institutions, and he is a member of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society, Hiremath also founded ''National Committee for Protection of Natural Resources''. He is best known for his relentless fight against the

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mafia that took place in

and successfully challenging many political heavyweights and government executives associated with illegal mining. His organization is the recipient of the highest Environmental honour in India, Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, an award accoladed for encouraging the public participation in environment, instituted by Ministry of Environment and Forests,

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Personal life

Hiremath graduated in

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from B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology. Later, he worked as an

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in various public and private corporations in Pune including in

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as an Advisor until 2019 he is decided to pursue the cause of Environment,

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and

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Awards and honours

* Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, 2015. * Jaap van Praag International Award, 2016 by

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. * Rajyotsava Prashasti, 2018 by

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. * ‘Press Club's Man of the Year Award, 2013 by PRESS Club Of Bangalore. * Person of the Year, 2014 by

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References

External links

Official Website

Anti Illegal Mining Talk by S.R.Hiremath

Forest Issues and Community Action: A Workshop

India Development Service

Kusnur Satyagraha
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hiremath, S. R. 1944 births Living people Indian anti-corruption activists Indian social workers Indian conservationists Engineers from Karnataka People from Gadag district Activists from Karnataka Adivasi activists Karnatak University alumni