Bindeshwar Pathak
Social Reformer
Notable Work: Founder of Sulabh International
District: vaishali
Born: 4/2/1943
Died: 8/15/2023
Biography
A sociologist and social reformer, founder of Sulabh International.
Contribution
Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak was a visionary social reformer who founded Sulabh International, a social service organization that works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, and waste management. He is best known for developing the two-pit pour-flush toilet technology, which has provided millions with access to safe and hygienic sanitation. His work has had a profound impact on public health and the dignity of manual scavengers in India.