Basava Puraskar
| Basava Puraskara | |||||
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| Awarded by Government of Karnataka | |||||
| Type | Civilian | ||||
| Category | General | ||||
| Description | |||||
| Description | Awarded for contributions towards social reform and social change. | ||||
| Instituted | 2001 | ||||
| Last awarded | 2013 | ||||
| Cash award | ₹1 million | ||||
| First awardee(s) | Saraswathi Gora | ||||
| Last awardee(s) | U. R. Ananthamurthy | ||||
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Basava Puraskara is an award conferred by the Government of Karnataka. The award is presented on the basis of an individuals contribution for social reforms and social change and work for bringing about religious harmony.
The Basava Puraskara is a national award. The award comprises Rs. 1 million, a memento and a citation.
Medha Patkar was awarded this prestigious award in 2010 for excellence in service in the social sector, which she later rejected citing Karnataka government's inability to take action on the mining scam and resolve the Lokayukta controversy.
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