Caste Discrimination

Denied jobs and education because he came from the Ezhava caste community, Dr Padmanabhan Palpu fought many roadblocks to play a pivotal role in containing the plague in Bangalore, while dedicating himself to dismantle caste-based discrimination.

Inspired by the message of Dr BR Ambedkar, these sons and daughters of cobblers, daily wage workers and police constables from the Dalit community, who have lived in slums and experienced poverty, are now multi-millionaire entrepreneurs paving the way for others.

Shockingly, the rights to this legendary music was sold by AIR for just Rs 50,000 in 2006

“I want every woman to be independent through dignified jobs. That is how we will build a better society, free of untouchability.”

His battle for social justice truly began as a young #IAS officer in rural Andhra Pradesh during the late 1950s. He broke broke new ground by camping “only in the localities where Dalits, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes lived” when he went on tour to villages. #Respect #RIP

For the downtrodden in Bihar, Sanjeev is a true hero, whose indomitable spirit and years of efforts amidst death threats and physical abuse, surely deserves widespread recognition.

“I come from a small village in Tirunelveli district, so I know what it’s like for students from these parts," says Dr Mari Raj - who is fighting for equality and justice.

Arguably modern India's first Dalit icon, Palwankar Baloo battled incredible discrimination to etch his mark in the game. Yet few Indians know about this forgotten hero.

In 2015, Poovitha cracked the competitive Union Public Service Examination and secured an All India Rank of 175, turning this childhood dream into reality.

Her short film has been chosen to compete at the Little Directors segment of the ongoing 20th International Children's Film Festival in Telangana.