|
|
To Empower a Self Sustainable future for Gandhian institutions
About Dr. G Muniratnam
| |
| |
|
Dr. G. Muniratnam
has been rendering services in the field of disabled welfare
with a special focus on the rehabilitation of destitute,
handicapped and mentally retarded children and their
families in the backward regions of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil
Nadu and Orissa with dedication, devotion and commitment. |
 |
Born in peasant family of Chittoor district of Andhra
Pradesh on January 06, 1936, Dr. Muniratnam has inspired
with the socioeconomic conditions prevailing in the
pre-independent India and the peasant background compelled
him to terminate his education after 11 years of schooling.
An undaunted for the socioeconomic compulsion, he continued
his education in the large school of society. Thousands of
children like him had to abandon education or could not
offer to go to school due to adverse socioeconomic condition
prevailing in the society. Therefore, under the guidance of
nationalist thinkers and patriots like Prof. N.G. Ranga,
he
started social service activities.
|
To his credit, he has
been conferred with various recognitions by the
Government and other institutions for his rich
contribution for the wellbeing of the children,
women of those particularly, disadvantaged
sections. He is the recipient of many awards among
few are the Indira Gandhi National Award and the gem
of India Award. He has also received prestigious
awards from He is the founder Member and Hon.
General
Secretary Rashtriya Seva Samti, since 1981 a
voluntary service organisation working for the
welfare of the weaker sections in general
and
women, children, physically handicapped and
the aged in particular. He is recently also a Member
of the Management Board of Harijan Sevak Sangh,
New Delhi and also on the Advisory Board,
National Council and Education Research and Training (NCERT),
New Delhi.
gmuniratnam@gartindia.org |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
