Mysore/Mysuru: Somanna, a tribal welfare worker from Jenu Kuruba community, hailing from Althalhundi Moththa tribal hamlet (Naganahalli Gram Panchayat) at H.D. Kote in Mysuru has been selected for the Padma Shri Award by the Central Government in the Unsung Hero category for his commendable social work.
Filled with joy over the prestigious award, Somanna told Star of Mysore that his journey has been a prolonged struggle, and he is grateful to be acknowledged by the Central Government alongside numerous other unsung heroes who persist in their efforts despite many adversities.
