Noted social worker and Padma Shri awarded Damodar Ganesh Bapat passed away at Apollo hospital in Bilaspur. He was 84.
Bapat was known for his social work in tribal areas in Chhattisgarh.
He dedicated his life to the treatment and service of leprosy patients at Bhartiya Kushta Nivarak Sangh in Janjgir-Champa district.
He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2018 for his service to the society.
Padma Shri awarded social worker Damodar Ganesh Bapat passes away
