Marachi Subburaman
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Marachi Subburaman | |
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| Born | Inungur, Kulithalai |
| Education | [citation needed] |
| Alma mater | Periyar E.V.R. College[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Organization | SCOPE |
| Known for | Improving sanitation in rural India |
| Awards |  Padma Shri[1] |
| Website | www |
Marachi Subburaman is an Indian social worker who is rendering services related to eco-friendly sanitation and water conservation for rural areas in India through a Non-governmental organization viz Society for Community Organisation and People’s Education (SCOPE) based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu founded and run by him. His contribution to the field of sanitation was recognized nationally and towards the social service, and was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in 2021.[1][2][3][4]
Subburaman was born in Inungur, Kulithalai. He was the first graduate from his village.[2] After completing his graduation he started working with Village Reconstruction Organization in 1976 under the guidance of Father Michael Windey who inspired Subburaman to render his service in the rural areas.