Noted rights activist from Uttarakhand Padmashri Avdhash Kaushal has been honoured with the prestigious Satpal Mittal National award in recognition of his work in the field of 'uplift and education' of the marginalised sections in Uttarakhand.
Kaushal, who runs an NGO Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra (RLEK), has received the award in the individual category for "rendering outstanding service to humanity," Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore said after handing him the award in Ludhiana, a RLEK release said.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh besides a citation and a memento.
Kaushal also bagged Nani A Palkhiwala award last year for his contribution to Civil Liberties.
Kaushal has done commendable work over the years for the upliftment and education of the poor, marginalised, downtrodden, SCs, STs, women and the nomadic tribes of Van Gujjars.
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