Avinash Pol

Dr. Avinash Pol is a dental surgeon from the village Beblewadi near Satara, Maharashtra, India. He is known for his works in rural areas in Satara. Pol adopted villages in Satara district to turn them into clean abodes. He has been awarded the Nirmal Gram award by the president of India.

While giving the award, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam asked him, "While cleaning the teeth of people, how come you started cleaning the villages?".

He has also received the Dr. Anita Avachat award by Muktangan. This award is presented to those who have shown courage to fight in the face of life’s complex situations.[1]

List of Awards

  1. Nirmal Gram Puraskar’ as Promoter from His Excellency Ex-President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
  2. Swachhata Doot Puraskar’ from Govt. of Maharashtra.
  3. Shatayushi Puraskar’ from Dr. Sangamnerkar Foundation.
  4. Rama Shridhar Puraskar’
  5. Dr. Anita Awchat Sangharsh Sanman Puraskar’
  6. Dr. Dhanajirao Gadgil Gramin Navnirman Puraskar’
  7. Satara Samajbhushan Puraskar’[2]
  8. Rajshri Shahu gaurav award

References

  1. ↑ Vidya Ranade (12 February 2008). "Setting example: Dental surgeon with a social vision is honoured". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  2. ↑ "Website of Universal Knowledge School, Satara". ukschool.in. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
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