Suhas Vitthal Mapuskar

Suhas Vitthal Mapuskar (22 January 1935 – October 2015) was an Indian physician and social activist who was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India posthumously in 2017.[1] He had received the Nirmal Gram Award from late President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.[2][3] He dedicated his life to make Dehu village open defecation free beginning as early as in the 1960s.[4] He is known for his work in the field of rural sanitation in Maharashtra.[5]

References

  1. ^ Yelgunde, Nilessh (25 January 2017). "Padma shri to Dr Mapuskar: 'Swachhta Doot' from Dehu village". Indian Express.
  2. ^ "Posthumous Padma Shri for Suhas Vitthal Mapuskar". Times of India. 27 January 2017.
  3. ^ Sadhwani, Yogesh (26 January 2017). "Padma shri to Dr Mapuskar: 'Swachhta Doot' from Dehu village". Pune Mirror.
  4. ^ "Unsung heroes in Padma Shri list". Deccan Herald. 25 January 2017.
  5. ^ Lokgariwar, Chicu. "TBI Heroes: Dr. Mapuskar – A Life Dedicated To Improving Rural Sanitation In India". Thebetterindia. Retrieved 2 May 2017.