Prafulla Samantara (born 1952) is an Indian environmental activist from Odisha.[1]
Prafulla Samantara | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 73–74) Odisha, India |
| Education | Law and economics |
| Known for | Grassroots environmentalism |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2017) |
Biography
editSamantara has been a spokesperson for the Dangaria Kandha indigenous people, in their protest against plans for bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri hill range.[2] A 2013 Supreme Court ruling stopped the mining plans.[1] Samantara was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2017.[3]
Bibliography
edit- Prafulla Samantara (1 January 2005), Bajarikarana Jalaru Jalamukti Abhijan (in Odia), Lok Shakti Abhiyan, Wikidata Q107562430
References
edit- 1 2 "Prafulla Samantra: Indian environmental activist". geographical.co.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ↑ Rusby, Erin Banks (25 April 2017). "When You Unite to Defend Your Home, Winning is Just a Matter of Time and Persistence". Earth Island Journal. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ↑ "Prafulla Samantara. 2017 Goldman Prize Recipient Asia". goldmanprize.org. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
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