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DR. PRADIP KUMAR SARMAH

Dr. Pradip Kumar Sarmah is a social activist with many dreams, ideas in social sector. He was born on 1st January, 1963 in Guwahati, Assam India. He came from a middle class family and got his degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.). He served as a Veterinary Surgeon with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Government of Assam. He was so much interested in social work that he resigned his government job in the year 1991. However his idea was to start a new organization and as a result of that endeavor Centre for Rural Development (CRD) got its birth in September, 1994. As a veterinarian he started the M/s Pet & Vet which is one of the leading veterinary clinics of Guwahati. Creation of Para-Vets through establishing the Vet-Aid-Centre(s) is one of the significant works in the region. The wonderful idea of Rickshaw Bank is an outcome of his endless effort and dedication to his work. During his journey in this development sector he also participated in many national and international dialogues, seminars, workshops, deliberations and continuously sharing his endless effort and success stories. He has been felicitated by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee for his endless inputs, contribution and achievements in society. He is involved with the different Committees. For his continuous effort, he received the Ashoka Fellowship in India. He is one of the Lemelson Fellows and a Tech Laureate. He has also received many national & international awards.