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Sumit Damubhai Pawar, (born Sumit Kumar Pawar, January 20, 1991)is an Indian Social Worker and Gay Rights activist. He has worked with various organisations such as UNICEF, The Humsafar Trust, SNEHA and has been a trainer for the SABLA trainings organised by the ICDS in various parts of Maharashtra.

Early life and family: Sumit was born in Palanpur, Gujrat to Deepikaben and Damubhai Pawar. His father worked in the diamond industry, while his mother was a homemaker. He and his elder brother,Jasvant were brought up in Gujrat and Maharashtra. In his early days,in college,Sumit was the General Secretary of his college and has volunteered for various causes through his association with the NSS.

Work with the LGBTQI community: Sumit through his work at The Humsafr Trust has been actively involved in the welfare and health related activities for the LQBTQI community. He is also a regular face at the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival,as a volunteer and a participant.

He is an alumnus of Prakash Vidyalaya and PD Lions College, Malad.