Dr. Santosh Kumar Dehury, President of Pallahara Rengali Budi Kshyatigrasta Praja Sangha, Angul, Odisha, earned the title ‘Elite’ for performing 12 days Jal Satyagraha on behalf of the Rengali Dam affected people. His impassioned plea to the government was for the provision of compensation to 12,000 families residing in 263 submerged villages. The Jal Satyagraha commenced on December 1, 2023, and concluded on December 12, 2023, following assurances from government officials to address his demands. It was acknowledged on October 15, 2024, in recognition of his tireless advocacy efforts.