Somanna, a bonded labourer-turned-activist from Mysuru, has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri. Learn about his journey from poverty to activism, and his efforts to uplift the Jenu Kuruba tribe in the HD Kote district.
Somanna, from Mysuru, has been working for the uplift of Jenu Kuruba, while Dr Prema Dhanraj, known as 'Agni Rakshak', has worked for the rehabilitation of burn victims.
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