Prafulla Samantara (born 1952) is an Indian environmental activist from Odisha.[1]

Prafulla Samantara
Born1952 (age 71–72)
Odisha, India
NationalityIndian
EducationLaw and economics
Known forGrassroots environmentalism
AwardsGoldman Environmental Prize (2017)

Biography

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Samantara 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

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  • Prafulla Samantara (1 January 2005), Bajarikarana Jalaru Jalamukti Abhijan (in Odia), Lok Shakti Abhiyan, Wikidata Q107562430

References

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  1. ^ a b "Prafulla Samantra: Indian environmental activist". geographical.co.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Prafulla Samantara. 2017 Goldman Prize Recipient Asia". goldmanprize.org. Retrieved 10 October 2019.