M KANNAN Born on January 3RD 1976 in Nilgris District Tamilnadu , Popularly known as Exnora Kannan was a Businessman Environmentalist, Philanthropist.He did his postgraduate in GRD College in Coimbatore.
He was connected with several organisations committed to the preservation of nature and in upliftment of Rights of the society.He was The President of NILGRIS Exnora a leading environment ngo .Having played A very vital role against the ban on Plastic in Nilgris.He also Stressed on Plastic Free Nilgris.He led several Agitations and demonstrations to bring a ban to Plastic in Nilgris District.He also sent his request to The Then Honble Chief Minister Of TamilNadu DR.Selvi J.Jayalalitha to Consider a law for preventing usage of Plastic in Nilgris .He started focussing on social issues on child and human rights.
He launched the famous movement called Vimochana a movement for protection of women and child abuse.
Having been with various organisations he decided to independently start his own Ngo called “Rights Organisation” to help people on social issues .He decided to bring together all social workers and NGOs under single umbrella to bring a strong force to help people in resolving their issues.
During the Corona outbreak he served as First Responder authorised by government authorities concerned.His main aim is to start a country wide movement awareness against sexual assault and abuse of children and to bring more stringent laws to punish the convicts severely.All his struggles and anxieties of his past seemed to compensate his achievement and reputation.
With tremendous hardwork and dedication and support of Public. He received the Environmentalist award From TamilNadu State Govt on 2012.
He Also became a Member Of Child Welfare Committee ( Dept Of Social Defense Govt Of TamilNadu) For a period of 3 years with the consultation and approval of the Honble Governor Of TamilNadu.
He held the Positions of
-President Nilgiris Exnora
-State President TamilNadu of Rights Organisation
-TamilNadu State President Legal Rights Organisation Of India By Adv Ms.NeetuVerma leading advocate.
-TamilNadu State Coordinator of Anti-corruption Team India
-Appointed as TamilNadu State President (Membership)Sc/St Federation Of India by Ms.Singhathamilatchi renowned dynamic social leader.
- Appointed as TamilNadu State President of Dalit Rights Protection Forum by Ms Pushpa Salaria leading advocate.
-Appointed as TamilNadu State Propoganda Secretary BHP by dynamic leader Mr.Selvaganesh.
-Appointed as South India incharge (media) by leading leader Ms.Mahalakshmi
Publicity Head- RTI Human Rights And Activists Association
-TamilNadu State Secretary National People’s Rights Protection Forum
-Sub Editor NPRF News Broadcasting Channel (P)Ltd
-Member Council For National And International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre
-Member World Federation Against Drugs He also received the following awards
Environmentalist award From TamilNadu State Govt
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award For Social Service
-Pride Of India Award By Socially Point Foundation
-City Excellence Award by India News Index
-Cosmos Golden Ratan Award
-Best Social Worker Award By TamilNadu Achievers confrence
-Best Leadership Award 2020
-Best Social Work Award 2017 by International Global Peace University
-Memorial Award by People Forum Of India
-Entrepunear Of The Year by We Care Foundation 2023
Bharatiya Bhushan Award by Socially Point Foundation