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{{short description|Indian politician}} | |||
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| pre-nominals = | | pre-nominals = | ||
| name = B. Ekbal | | name = B. Ekbal | ||
| post-nominals = | | post-nominals = | ||
| alt = A close-up image of B. Ekbal bearing a beard. | | alt = A close-up image of B. Ekbal bearing a beard. | ||
| caption = | | caption = B. Ekbal (10 March 2018) | ||
| pronunciation = | | pronunciation = | ||
| birth_date = 1948 | | birth_date = {{birth year and age|1948}}{{Citation needed|date=January 2025|reason=BLP}} | ||
| | | other_names = Ekbal Bappukunju | ||
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| education = M.B.B.S., M.S., Mch | | education = M.B.B.S., M.S., Mch | ||
| occupation = Public health activist, Neurosurgeon, Academic and member of Kerala State Planning Board. | | occupation = Public health activist, Neurosurgeon, Academic and member of Kerala State Planning Board. | ||
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| title = Vice Chancellor, [[University of Kerala]] | | title = Vice Chancellor, [[University of Kerala]] | ||
| term = 2000-2004 | | term = 2000-2004 | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = A Meharunnisa | ||
| mother = | | mother = | ||
| father = Bappukunju | | father = Bappukunju | ||
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[[File:Dr. B.Ekbal.jpg|thumb|right|B. Ekbal]] | [[File:Dr. B.Ekbal.jpg|thumb|right|B. Ekbal]] | ||
''' | '''Ekbal Bappukunju''' is a public health activist, a neurosurgeon, and an academic in [[Kerala]], [[India]] and is serving as a member of the [[Kerala State Planning Board]] since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Board at a glance|url=http://spb.kerala.gov.in/index.php/about-us/board-at-a-glance.html|access-date=2018-03-11|website=spb.kerala.gov.in|language=en-gb|archive-date=11 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311202129/http://spb.kerala.gov.in/index.php/about-us/board-at-a-glance.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was the Vice-chancellor of the [[University of Kerala]] during the period 2000–2004. He completed his pre-degree from [[St. Berchmans College]] Changanacherry.<ref name="ukvc">Former vice chancellors of the [[University of Kerala]] [http://www.keralauniversity.edu/photogallery/f_vicech.htm] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite at [https://web.archive.org/web/20030228170744/http://www.keralauniversity.edu/photogallery/f_vicech.htm])</ref> He was a member of the Kerala State Planning Board from 1996 to 2000, during which he played a vital role in [[People's Plan Campaign]], a decentralization move by the [[Government of Kerala]]{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}. | ||
He was contested in the | He was contested in the | ||
[[2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections]] from Changanassery Assembly Constituency as a [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] candidate and lost to [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] candidate former minister | [[2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections]] from Changanassery Assembly Constituency as a [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] candidate and lost to [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] candidate former minister | ||
[[C F Thomas]]{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} | [[C F Thomas]].{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} | ||
He was the chairman of [[Kerala State Pollution Control Board]].<ref name=kspcbm>[http://www.keralapcb.org/aboutus/aboutus_board.htm Kerala state pollution control board members]</ref> He is also one of the joint convenors of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India).<ref name=jsa> | He was the chairman of [[Kerala State Pollution Control Board]].<ref name=kspcbm>[http://www.keralapcb.org/aboutus/aboutus_board.htm Kerala state pollution control board members]</ref> He is also one of the joint convenors of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India).<ref name=jsa>{{Cite web |url=http://phm-india.org/ |title=Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India) |access-date=20 October 2008 |archive-date=23 July 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723115331/http://phm-india.org/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He is the President of the Democratic Alliance For Knowledge Freedom, Kerala{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}. | ||
He was the chairperson of the Expert Committee set up by the [[Government of Kerala]] to explore the possibility of setting up a new university of health sciences. The committee submitted its report on the proposed structure and functions of the university in April 2007.<ref>Focus on promoting medical research in State [https://web.archive.org/web/20090615051954/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/08/stories/2007040810620400.htm] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite at [https://web.archive.org/web/20090615051954/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/08/stories/2007040810620400.htm])</ref> | He was the chairperson of the Expert Committee set up by the [[Government of Kerala]] to explore the possibility of setting up a new university of health sciences. The committee submitted its report on the proposed structure and functions of the university in April 2007.<ref>Focus on promoting medical research in State [https://web.archive.org/web/20090615051954/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/08/stories/2007040810620400.htm] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite at [https://web.archive.org/web/20090615051954/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/08/stories/2007040810620400.htm])</ref> | ||
Ekbal is an activist of [[Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad]] and has held various offices in the organisation{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}. He was the President of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad from | Ekbal is an activist of [[Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad]] and has held various offices in the organisation{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}. He was the President of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad from 1983 to 1985{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}. He was former editor of the online Science Journal of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad: www.luca.co.in. His book ''Indian Oushadha Mekhala Innale Innu'' received the [[Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award|Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award for Scholarly Literature]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dcbooks.com/adudabi-sakthi-award-samarppanam.html |title=അബുദാബി ശക്തി അവാര്ഡ് സമര്പ്പണം ആഗസ്റ്റ് 28ന് |publisher=DC Books |date=18 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819184518/http://www.dcbooks.com/adudabi-sakthi-award-samarppanam.html |archive-date=19 August 2016 |access-date=4 January 2023 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Dr.B.Ekbal.jpg|thumb|Dr.B.Ekbal presentation]] | [[File:Dr.B.Ekbal.jpg|thumb|Dr.B.Ekbal presentation]] | ||
Ekbal is a follower of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPI(M)) from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20040621-even-as-new-generation-leaders-rise-to-the-top-fissures-over-reforms-dog-cpm-789704-2004-06-21 | title=Even as new generation leaders rise to the top, fissures over reforms dog CPM | date=21 June 2004 | work=India Today | first=Ajit Kumar | last=Jha | accessdate=8 October 2018 }}</ref> His membership was later restored.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Assembly Election - 2011 CPI (M) Candidates|url=http://www.cpim.org/content/kerala-list-candidates|work=Kerala: List of Candidates|publisher=[[CPI(M)]]|accessdate=5 December 2013}}</ref> He is married to | Ekbal is a follower of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPI(M)) from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20040621-even-as-new-generation-leaders-rise-to-the-top-fissures-over-reforms-dog-cpm-789704-2004-06-21 | title=Even as new generation leaders rise to the top, fissures over reforms dog CPM | date=21 June 2004 | work=India Today | first=Ajit Kumar | last=Jha | accessdate=8 October 2018 }}</ref> His membership was later restored.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Assembly Election - 2011 CPI (M) Candidates|url=http://www.cpim.org/content/kerala-list-candidates|work=Kerala: List of Candidates|date=19 March 2011 |publisher=[[CPI(M)]]|accessdate=5 December 2013}}</ref> He is married to A Meharunnisa, the former principal and Professor of Anatomy of Govt. TD Medical College at Alappuzha and Kottayam Medical College. She is currently{{when|date=December 2019}} working as head of department of anatomy in SUT Medical College Trivandrum. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Scholars from Thiruvananthapuram]] | [[Category:Scholars from Thiruvananthapuram]] | ||
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[[Category:Medical doctors from Thiruvananthapuram]] | [[Category:Medical doctors from Thiruvananthapuram]] | ||
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B. Ekbal | |
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| Born | 1948 (age 77–78)[citation needed] |
| Other names | Ekbal Bappukunju |
| Education | M.B.B.S., M.S., Mch |
| Occupation | Public health activist, Neurosurgeon, Academic and member of Kerala State Planning Board. |
| Organization | Kerala State Planning Board, Kerala University |
| Known for | Health activism, Academic contributions, Planning board member |
| Title | Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala |
| Term | 2000-2004 |
| Spouse(s) | A Meharunnisa |
| Parent(s) |
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Ekbal Bappukunju is a public health activist, a neurosurgeon, and an academic in Kerala, India and is serving as a member of the Kerala State Planning Board since 2016.[1] He was the Vice-chancellor of the University of Kerala during the period 2000–2004. He completed his pre-degree from St. Berchmans College Changanacherry.[2] He was a member of the Kerala State Planning Board from 1996 to 2000, during which he played a vital role in People's Plan Campaign, a decentralization move by the Government of Kerala[citation needed].
He was contested in the 2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections from Changanassery Assembly Constituency as a LDF candidate and lost to UDF candidate former minister C F Thomas.[citation needed]
He was the chairman of Kerala State Pollution Control Board.[3] He is also one of the joint convenors of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India).[4] He is the President of the Democratic Alliance For Knowledge Freedom, Kerala[citation needed].
He was the chairperson of the Expert Committee set up by the Government of Kerala to explore the possibility of setting up a new university of health sciences. The committee submitted its report on the proposed structure and functions of the university in April 2007.[5]
Ekbal is an activist of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad and has held various offices in the organisation[citation needed]. He was the President of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad from 1983 to 1985[citation needed]. He was former editor of the online Science Journal of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad: www.luca.co.in. His book Indian Oushadha Mekhala Innale Innu received the Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award for Scholarly Literature in 2015.[6]
Ekbal is a follower of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners.[7] His membership was later restored.[8] He is married to A Meharunnisa, the former principal and Professor of Anatomy of Govt. TD Medical College at Alappuzha and Kottayam Medical College. She is currently[when?] working as head of department of anatomy in SUT Medical College Trivandrum.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Board at a glance". spb.kerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- ↑ Former vice chancellors of the University of Kerala [1] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite at [2])
- ↑ Kerala state pollution control board members
- ↑ "Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India)". Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2008.
- ↑ Focus on promoting medical research in State [3] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite at [4])
- ↑ "അബുദാബി ശക്തി അവാര്ഡ് സമര്പ്പണം ആഗസ്റ്റ് 28ന്". DC Books. 18 August 2016. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Jha, Ajit Kumar (21 June 2004). "Even as new generation leaders rise to the top, fissures over reforms dog CPM". India Today. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ↑ "Kerala Assembly Election - 2011 CPI (M) Candidates". Kerala: List of Candidates. CPI(M). 19 March 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Elamon, Joy; Franke, Richard W.; Ekbal, B. (2004), "Decentralization of health services: the Kerala People's Campaign." (PDF), Int J Health Serv, 34 (4), New York: Baywood Publishing Co.: 681–708, doi:10.2190/4L9M-8K7N-G6AC-WEHN, ISSN 0020-7314, PMID 15560430, S2CID 29112205, archived from the original (PDF) on 1 September 2006
- Ekbal, B. (8 December 2000). People's Campaign for Decentralised Planning and the Health Sector in Kerala. People's Health Assembly, 1st meeting, Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Savar, Bangladesh. www.phmovement.org. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2008.
- Ekbal, B., ed. (1988), A Decade after Hathi Committee (Committee on Drugs and Pharmaceutical Industry), Trivandrum, India: Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad, LCCN 89903327, OCLC 21041689