Human Rights Activists and Road Safety / Transport Specialist of Mhow
- Rajeev John George (1970–2005): A Housing Rights Activist, who won an International Award called, "Housing Rights Defender Award", in November 2004. The award was given by Geneva based COHRE, "Center for Housing Rights and Evictions", for his tireless work among the slum dwellers. Rajeev was the founder of "Deenbandhu", a Housing Rights Organization. He was also the Convenor for, "National Forum for Housing Rights". Rajeev resided in Mhow for his early education.
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