Name: Poornima Nagesh Barimani
Father’s Name: Nagesh
Mother’s Name: Gouramma
Age: 29

Primary Education: Native village

PUC (Pre-University):
Raja Lakhamagouda Sar Desai (RLS KLE), Dharwad

Bachelor’s Degree:
BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)
Karnatak College, Dharwad (KCD)

Postgraduate Degree:
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Karnatak University, Dharwad

Service Details
Name: Poornima Nagesh Barimani

President: Gnanapoorn Pratishtan (R), Bengaluru

Currently working in a reputed organization in Bengaluru, she dedicates her free time to helping street children, children of construction workers, and children from slum areas who have come and settled in Bengaluru from different parts of the state and the country.

She provides free education to underprivileged children and helps enroll them in government schools. She also provides learning materials for children. Every week, she introduces the children to the life and achievements of a great personality.

So far, more than 2,000 underprivileged children in Bengaluru and Dharwad have received educational support through her efforts.

Work in Kalyana Karnataka Region
In the regions of Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Yadgir, Raichur, Surpur, and Jewargi, she works with:

Children of construction workers

Children from slum areas

Children selling toys on the streets

Children of migrant laborers coming from different parts of the state and country

These children are enrolled in schools and provided necessary educational support. Along with education, her organization takes complete responsibility for their welfare.

She also travels to different parts of the state to create awareness about:

Child marriage

The POCSO Act

Education for girls

Additionally, she feeds street dogs daily and creates awareness about road safety by placing radium belts on dogs to prevent accidents at night.

Awards and Recognitions
In recognition of her social service, she has received several awards