S._R._Hiremath
S.R.Hiremath (Sangaih Rachayya Hiremath; born 5 November 1944, Belavanaki, Ron, Karnataka), is an Indian environmental and anti-corruption activist based in the state of Karnataka. He has support of BJP and Congress president [1] He is the founder president of Samaja Parivarthana Samudaya (Community for Social Change) and Non Governmental Organization and a member of K.L.E University, for the Promotion of people oriented policies and legislation, Protection the rights of the tribals and rural poor over natural resources and the empowerment of Panchayat institutions.[2] Hiremath also founded National Committee for Protection of Natural Resources.[3][4] He is best known for his relentless fight against the Illegal Mining mafia that took place in Karnataka and successfully challenging many political heavyweights and government executives associated with illegal mining.[5][6][7] His organization is the recipient of the highest Environmental honour in India, Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, an award accoladed for encouraging the public participation in environment, instituted by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.[8]