Quick Info
| Profession | Human Rights Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Kolar, Karnataka |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the founder of the human rights organization 'Safai Karmachari Andolan' (SKA), campaigning for the extermination of manual scavenging and employment of scavengers in India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduated with a degree in Political Science from Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Reading |
Family
| Father | Bezwada Yacob |
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| Mother | Bezwada Rachel |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://x.com/BezwadaWilson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wilson co-founded the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) and is the National Convenor. | |
| 2. His parents reconciled after living separately for seven years. | |
| 3. Considered a miracle baby by his mother, he received a commitment to education distinct from his siblings'. | |
| 4. He relocated to Hyderabad for his schooling. | |
| 5. Wilson educated manual scavengers and launched campaigns against the practice. | |
| 6. In 1993, he established the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) to end manual scavenging. | |
| 7. Wilson filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to ban dry latrines' use. | |
| 8. He was a guest on the Indian television show 'Satyamev Jayate' in 2012. | |
| 9. Wilson initiated the 'Bhim Yatra' to spotlight worker fatalities in dangerous environments. | |
| 10. He appeared on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Karamveer Special in 2020. |