Spouse(s) N. Vanajakshi Parents Shankaraiah Narra Role Social Worker | Name Ravi Narra Website Official web site Awards Padma Shri | |
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Born 1 September 1963 Secunderabad, India Occupation Indian Business Man and Social Worker Children Aditya Rithvik
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Padma sri ravi kumar narra patronage to partnership inspirational speech at chennai
Ravi Kumar Narra is an Indian businessman and social worker from Secunderabad, known for his efforts for the upliftment of the dalit community. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2014, by bestowing on him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his services to society.
Contents
- Padma sri ravi kumar narra patronage to partnership inspirational speech at chennai
- Biography
- Dalit enterprise
- Shanti Chakra Foundation
- Awards and recognitions
- References
Biography
Ravi Kumar Narra was born on 1 September 1963, to Shankaraiah Narra, who was a daily wage mason, in a family with meagre financial resources, in a slum in Secunderabad, commonly known as the twin city of Hyderabad, in the south Indian State of Telangana. He graduated in science, (BSc), and continued his education in law and secured a graduate degree, LLB and, later, the master's degree of LLM. He also secured a diploma in journalism (DJ) and a diploma in Public Relations.
Dalit enterprise
Narra is the coordinator for the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) in South India, covering five states. He has also been President of DICCI, Andhra Pradesh Chapter since 2011. As a member of the National Governing Board of DICCI, he helped to modify the Government Industrial Policy 2010-2015 such that it aided Dalits.
He has been a member of the National Task Force (NTF) of the Government of India, for Affirmative Action and Supplier Diversity.
Narra organise IGNITE, a 21 days residential programme for 220 Dalit entrepreneurs including 40 women from all over Andhra Pradesh at the NIMSME, Hyderabad. It is an entrepreneurship development programme involving the Government, CII, banks, training institutions and similar.
Shanti Chakra Foundation
Narra founded Shanti Chakra Foundation, a service organisation to develop networking amongst Dalits. It promotes the philosophy of B. R. Ambedkar and educates against superstitions. The Foundation undertakes weekly classes for Dalits - particularly youths - on a range of subjects.
His campaigning for human rights is reflected in him being District Secretary for Human Rights in Lions International.
Awards and recognitions
Ravi Kumar Narra was honoured by the Government of India by awarding him the Padma Shri, in 2014, in recognition of his services to the society.