About Prafulla Samantara
Born 1951. Prafulla Samantara is an Indian social worker and environmentalist.
Prafulla Samantara (born 1952) is an Indian environmental activist from Odisha.
Biography Samantara has been a spokesperson for the Dangaria Kandha indigenous people, in their protest against plans for bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri hill range. A 2013 Supreme Court ruling stopped the mining plans.
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Who is Prafulla Samantara?
Indian social worker
When was Prafulla Samantara born?
Prafulla Samantara was born on 1 May 1951 in Ganjam district.
What is Prafulla Samantara's occupation?
Prafulla Samantara is a social worker and environmentalist.
What nationality is Prafulla Samantara?
Prafulla Samantara is Indian.
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· Wikipedia: Prafulla Samantara
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