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Ekbal is an activist of [[Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad]] and has held various offices of the organisation. |
Ekbal is an activist of [[Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad]] and has held various offices of the organisation. |
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Ekbal is a follower of [[CPI(M)]] from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners. The reason given was that accepting foreign funds for development activities was against party policy |
Ekbal is a follower of [[CPI(M)]] from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners. The reason given was that accepting foreign funds for development activities was against party policy <ref name=hindunet1/>. But, most believe that the expulsion was due to his criticisms of direction taken by the left movements, like in his speech at Kerala Social Forum <ref name=hindunet2> Globalisation cannot be dismissed totally: Ekbal [http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/22/stories/2003122203390400.htm]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [http://www.webcitation.org/5bhjtMVaf])</ref> This speech had kicked up a debate in left-leaning circles in Kerala <ref name=hindunet3> Ekbal's remark kicks up a debate [http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/28/stories/2003122803860400.htm]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [http://www.webcitation.org/5bhjxln2G])</ref>. Such reformist actions were not seen kindly by the conservative faction of the party <ref name=indiatoday1>Left hand drive: Even as a new generation of leaders rises to the top, there are fissures within the CPI(M) with the comrades divided over reforms [http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20040621/nation3.html]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [http://www.webcitation.org/5bhk1UlCl])</ref>. His membership was later restored. {{Fact|date=August 2008}} |
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Revision as of 21:25, 20 October 2008
Dr. B. Ekbal is a public health activist, a neurosurgeon, and an academic in Kerala, India. He was the vice-chancellor of the University of Kerala during the period 2000-2004 [1]. 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 decentralisation move by government of Kerala [2].
He is currently the chairman of Kerala State Pollution Control Board [3]. He is also the convenor of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India) [4].
He was the chairperson of the expert committee set up by Kerala State government to explore the possibility of setting up a new university structure of medical research and academics. 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 of the organisation.
Ekbal is a follower of CPI(M) from which he was expelled in 2004 by left-wing hardliners. The reason given was that accepting foreign funds for development activities was against party policy [2]. But, most believe that the expulsion was due to his criticisms of direction taken by the left movements, like in his speech at Kerala Social Forum [6] This speech had kicked up a debate in left-leaning circles in Kerala [7]. Such reformist actions were not seen kindly by the conservative faction of the party [8]. His membership was later restored. [citation needed]
References
- ^ Former vice-chancellors of the University of Kerala [1] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [2])
- ^ a b CPI(M) expels Ekbal, Elamon [3] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [4])
- ^ Kerala state pollution control board members [5]
- ^ Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (Public Health Movement - India)[6]
- ^ Focus on promoting medical research in State [7] Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [8])
- ^ Globalisation cannot be dismissed totally: Ekbal [9]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [10])
- ^ Ekbal's remark kicks up a debate [11]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [12])
- ^ Left hand drive: Even as a new generation of leaders rises to the top, there are fissures within the CPI(M) with the comrades divided over reforms [13]. Accessed: 2008-10-20. (Archived by WebCite® at [14])
Publications
- 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
- Ekbal, B. (2000-12-08). "People's Campaign for Decentralised Planning and the Health Sector in Kerala". People's Health Assembly, 1st meeting, Gonoshasthaya Kendra,Savar, Bangladesh. People's Health Movement. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
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