Sampat Ramteke
Social activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Sampat Ramteke?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sampat Tukaram Ramteke (Aug 1949 - Nov 2017) was an engineer and social activist from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. In 2018, he was conferred the Padma Shri civilian honour posthumously, for his contribution in raising awareness in India about the sickle cell disease.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Sampat Tukaram Ramteke | |
---|---|
Born | 25 August 1949 |
Died | 16 November 2017 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Social activism |
Awards | Padma Shri (2018) |
Close
He brought into notice Sickle Cell Disease as a serious health concern along with the societal issues faced by patients and their families in India. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had also informed Lok Sabha about the work and awareness created by Sickle Cell Society of India for Sickle Cell Disease in India.