Bezwada Wilson Age, Wiki and Bio

Bezwada Wilson

Quick Info

ProfessionHuman Rights Activist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKolar Gold Fields (KGF), Kolar, Karnataka

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the founder of the human rights organization 'Safai Karmachari Andolan' (SKA), campaigning for the extermination of manual scavenging and employment of scavengers in India

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Graduated with a degree in Political Science from Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesReading

Family

FatherBezwada Rachel
MotherBezwada Yacob
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Wezwada Yesupadam
  • Wezwada Mark
SisterAnnnamma

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Received RamaGovinda Puraskara in 2019
  • Received Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2016
  • Elected as an Ashoka Senior Fellow for human rights in 2009
  • Received Real Hero Award by Rajdeep Sardesai from CNN-IBN in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited

Some Lesser Known Facts

Wilson co-founded the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) and is the National Convenor.
His parents reconciled after living separately for seven years.
Considered a miracle baby by his mother, he received a commitment to education distinct from his siblings'.
He relocated to Hyderabad for his schooling.
Wilson educated manual scavengers and launched campaigns against the practice.
In 1993, he established the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) to end manual scavenging.
Wilson filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to ban dry latrines' use.
He was a guest on the Indian television show 'Satyamev Jayate' in 2012.
Wilson initiated the 'Bhim Yatra' to spotlight worker fatalities in dangerous environments.
He appeared on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Karamveer Special in 2020.