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This award was conferred upon Mithilesh Kumar in recognition of his exceptional and sustained contributions to citizen-led urban activism in East Bengaluru through Civic Opposition of India (X: @CivicOP_India).

Through consistent ground reporting, data backed advocacy, and citizen mobilisation, his work has amplified public discourse on critical urban issues including road safety, footpaths, public transport, lake protection, waste management, and governance accountability. By bridging grassroots citizen voices with policy level engagement, the movement has enabled thousands of residents to participate constructively in shaping Bengaluru’s urban future.

The recognition is awarded by Namma Bengaluru Foundation, an independent civic platform dedicated to celebrating citizens who work selflessly for the betterment of the city. The Namma Bengalurean of the Year category honours individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed but create tangible and lasting impact on urban life.

This award celebrates the spirit of active citizenship and acknowledges the role of citizen movements in strengthening democracy, transparency, and sustainable urban development in Bengaluru.

Celebrating the exceptional contributions of our city’s finest #UnsungHeroes under the #NammaBengalureanOfTheYear 2023 category.
For more details, visit Namma Bengaluru Foundation
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