Annie Namala

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Annie Namala
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Annie Namala is an Indian social activist and has been working for dalit rights. [1] She is the director of Centre for Social Equity and Inclusion. [2] She is a vocal voice in the fight of untouchable movement. She was appointed as a member of the National Advisory Council for the implementation of the RTE act in 2010. [3]

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Annie Namala also worked with Solidarity Group for Children Against Discrimination and Exclusion (SGCADE).

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