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From Beedi-Rolling Household to National Social Service Award Winner

From Beedi-Rolling Household to National Social Service Award Winner
From beedi-rolling household to national award winner · thehansindia.com

Mandala Parashuramulu grew up in a poor family in Warangal.

His father worked for daily wages, and his mother rolled beedis to help the family.

He started helping people through the Bharat Scouts and Guides in 1981.

He received an important President’s Scout Award in 1985.

Meeting Mother Teresa in 1988 encouraged him to serve poor people.

Later, he founded Abhyudaya Seva Samithi.

His work has supported children, women and other vulnerable people.

He has received several awards, including the National Youth Award in 1997.

Key facts

Name
Mandala Parashuramulu
Birth
March 4, 1968, in Warangal
Public service began
1981, as a Bharat Scout and Guide
President’s Scout Award
Received in 1985
Organization founded
Abhyudaya Seva Samithi
National Youth Award
Received in 1997
Key areas
Literacy, child labour, child marriage, women’s empowerment, child rights and environmental protection

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