President of India, Hon'ble Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil with Mrs. Anita Bai Narre a newly married tribal lady who revolted against the lack of toilet at her in-laws' place, Jeetudhana village in Betul District (Madhya Pradesh) and Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder, Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement, when they were given audience at Rashtrapati Bhawan on March 20, 2012.

Sulabh Sanitation Award

Hon'ble Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Union Minster of Rural Development, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India with Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder, Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement presenting a cheque for Rs 5 lakh with Sulabh Sanitation Award to Mrs. Anita Bai Narre on March 19, 2012 for her bold step refusing to live with her in-laws without provision of a toilet.

Stockholm Water Prize 2009 Laureate

Experts at World Water Week assert that sanitation is humanity’s most urgent, yet solvable crisis.

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International, received the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize from the hands of H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden at a ceremony in Stockholm City Hall. Dr. Pathak was awarded for his life's work to improve the health, dignity and lives of millions of people.

Opening Plenary Session 17th August 2009 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate - Powerpoint Presentation (PDF format)

Learn more about the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak and the Sulabh Sanitation Movement. View Detail

Delivered at University of Notre Dame Graduate School Commencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 21, 2011

Thank you Father Jenkins and Dean Sterling for giving me the opportunity to be here today and to be part of your graduation ceremony. View Detail

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