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.
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