Joopka Subhadra

Joopaka Subhadra (also Jupaka and Jūpāka; born 1962) is a Telugu Dalit activist, poet, and writer. She writes poems and short stories that shed light on the lives of Dalits, specifically Dalit women. She is currently working at the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat.

Early life and education Subhadra was born in Damaranchepalle, Warangal district (present Telangana). She is youngest of 12 siblings, born to Narasimha and Kanaka Veeramma. While studying, she lived in a social welfare hostel. She is an alumnus of Kakatiya University, Telangana. She has also written numerous political essays, book reviews, songs and journalistic pieces. Through her work, she has been instrumental in establishing the Mattipoolu (SC, ST, BC, and Minority) Women Writers’ Forum. She has also contributed a column to a well-known feminist journal, Bhoomika,

Works Subhadra's work is based on her own life experiences.

Shuddi Cheyyali depicting the hard work done by Dalit women