Arbind Singh
Arbind Singh (born 1966) is an Indian social activist. He founded Nidan, a non profit organisation for informal labor. It operates in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. He greatly improved the bargaining power of the street vendors with the state governments.
Early life
Arbind Singh was born in Muzzafarpur in Bihar. He spent his early years in Katihar, a district in North-east Bihar, which is a hub of first generation migrants. He is also a co-ordinator of the National Association of Street Vendors of India in Patna. In the 1990s, he got his degrees in sociology and law from the Delhi University.
Career
Arbind Singh work with vendors under Adithi.
He founded Nidan in 1996.
Personal life
Arbind Singh is married, and has two children. He lives in Patna.
Awards
- Bihar Innovation Forum Award - Bihar State Government
- Social Entrepreneur of the year, India 2008 - Khemka Foundation