Hanumappa Sudarshan

Hanumappa Sudarshan
Dr. Sudarshan, a well-known social worker and tribal activist recognised for his work with the Soligas in BR Hills
Born (1950-12-30) 30 December 1950 (age 73)[1]
Yemalur, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesDr. Sudarshan
OccupationDoctor
Organization(s)Sudarshan Army, Karuna Trust (India)
Known forPublic Health, Tribal rights, Activism, Gandhism
AwardsRight Livelihood Award

Dr. Hanumappa Sudarshan (born 30 December 1950) is an Indian social worker and tribal rights activist. He is known for his contributions to the upliftment of the forest dwelling tribes (mainly Soligas) in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. He is also a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award and the Padma Shri.[2][3]

  1. ^ Bio-data of Dr. Sudarshan from the website of Karuna Trust DOC Archived 26 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Roll of Honour for Dr. Sudarshan on his receiving the Right Livelihood Award is presented by "Roll of Honour". Online Webpage of the Right Livelihood Awards Organisation. Right Livelihood Awards Organisation. Archived from the original on 28 December 2004. Retrieved 17 April 2007.
  3. ^ A biography of Dr. Sudarshan is provided by "Dr. H Sudarshan". Online Webpage of Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra(VGKK). 2006, Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2007.