Medha Patkar
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Published: February 16, 2026
Event Date: March 8, 1991
Indian social activist
Achievement Award
Event Description
Medha Patkar is an Indian Social activist working on social issues for tribals, dalits, farmers, labourers and women facing injustice in India. She is an alumna of TISS, a premier institute of social science research in India.
Summary
Patkar is a founding member of Narmada Bachao Andolan in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. She is also one of the founders of the National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM), an alliance of hundreds of progressive people's organizations.
Award Details
Right Livelihood Award
Institution Details
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Educational Institution