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Nikkei Asia Prize to Sulabh Founder Bindeshwar Pathak

TOKYO, June 13 (UNI) Well known Indian Social worker and the man behind low cost toilet revolution “Sulabh Sauchalya “ Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak was on Wednesday honoured with this year’s prestigious “Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community “ at an award ceremony here.
Japan’s Prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize is an award which recognizes the outstanding achievements of people and organizations that have improved the lives of people throughout Asia.
Launched in 1996 by the Nikkei Inc , the coveted prize honours people in Asia who have made significant contributions in one of the three areas: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture and community.
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