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

Belavanaki Belavanaki is a village in southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in Ron, Karnataka, Ron Taluka of Gadag District, Gadag district in Karnataka. It belongs to Belgaum division, Belagavi Division. Location It is located: * It is loca ...

Ron, Karnataka Ron is a taluka headquarters in Gadag district, Karnataka in India. Of historical importance, the town was termed ''Dronapur'' in ancient times. The temples are believed to be constructed by the ancient architect and warrior-priest Dronacharya. ...

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

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. He has support of BJP and Congress president He is the founder president of ''Samaja Parivarthana Samudaya'' (Community for Social Change) and

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and a member of K.L.E University, 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. 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

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Personal life

Hiremath graduated in

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from

B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology KLE Technological University, formerly known as B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVBCET), colloquially the BVB College, is a private university in Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka, India. It was upgraded to a university under th ...

. 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

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and

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Awards and honors

* Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, 2015. *

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International Award, 2016 by

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. *

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, 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 Social workers Indian conservationists Engineers from Karnataka People from Gadag district Activists from Karnataka Adivasi activists Karnatak University alumni