Bingi Manoj Kumar
| Bingi Manoj Kumar | |
|---|---|
Social Activist & Founder, JSM Human Network Trust | |
| Born | 06 June 1983 |
| Birth Place | Kodimial, Karimnagar (now Jagitial), Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Father | Gangeshwar |
| Mother | Bhavani |
| Brothers | Mahesh, Ganesh |
| Wife | Shyamala (married 29 August 2010) |
| Children | Bingi Ullas (son, b. 11.11.2011), Nakshatra (daughter, b. 30.12.2013) |
| Occupation | Social Activist, Community Leader, Humanitarian |
| Known for | JSM Human Network Trust, NSUI District President Karimnagar (2010), Social Service |
| Organization | JSM Human Network Trust |
| Address | 9-86, Vivekananda Nagar, Kodimial, Dist. Jagitial, Telangana – 505501 |
Bingi Manoj Kumar is an Indian social activist, community leader, and humanitarian from Kodimial, Jagitial district, Telangana. He is the founder of JSM Human Network Trust (Jagannatha Shankar Mallanna Human Network), an organization dedicated to social service, community welfare, health awareness, and support for the underprivileged. He is recognized for his contributions to grassroots political activism, the Telangana statehood movement, and social service across his region.
Early Life and Background
Bingi Manoj Kumar was born on 6 June 1983 in Kodimial, then part of old Karimnagar district and now under Jagitial district, Telangana, India. He was born to Gangeshwar and Bhavani, and is the second of three brothers, the others being Mahesh and Ganesh.
He grew up in a family that faced financial hardship. His father worked away from home, and his mother Bhavani was a hardworking woman who held the family together through difficult times. From a young age, Manoj Kumar took on responsibilities to support his family.
Education
Bingi Manoj Kumar completed his schooling and intermediate education at government institutions in Kodimial. He subsequently enrolled in SRR College for a BA in Political Science in Karimnagar and at NSVB College for a B.Com (General) course in Jagitial. He also completed a Certificate in Journalism. His education was pursued alongside personal and financial challenges from a young age.
Career and Early Life Journey
After completing his schooling, Bingi Manoj Kumar worked in various occupations to support himself and his family. He ran a pan shop, worked at a cloth showroom in Korutla, and later worked in decoration and dress tailoring as a Gumasta in Kodimial. He also pursued dance training in Karimnagar and participated in dance programmes on television channels, reflecting his diverse range of early experiences.
Political and Social Activism
Manoj Kumar entered the sphere of student politics through the National Students Union of India (NSUI), rising through the ranks from Town President to District General Secretary and Parliament Incharge. On 28 January 2010, he was elected as the NSUI District President of Karimnagar, the first instance of an election-based system being implemented within student organizations in the district — a landmark in student democratic processes.
During the Telangana statehood movement, he was an active supporter of the cause and was arrested on multiple occasions while agitating for a separate Telangana state. In 2012, he was elected as the General Secretary of the Youth Congress in the region.
He contested the Sarpanch election from his native village in the general category in 2013, 2019, and 2025, advocating for the rights of the BC (Backward Class) community, which had historically been underrepresented in local governance in his village.
Social Work and JSM Human Network
Bingi Manoj Kumar is the founder of JSM Human Network Trust (Jagannatha Shankar Mallanna Human Network), through which he has carried out sustained social service work across Telangana and beyond. His work through JSM includes:
- Education support for underprivileged children
- Food and shelter assistance for the poor
- Health and wellness programmes for communities
- Social awareness programmes at local, regional, and national levels
He has consistently worked toward building a better and more equitable society, openly addressing social inequalities and advocating for positive change in his community.
Awards and Recognition
- Social Activist Awards – Received from various organizations for contribution to humanitarian service
- Top Business Performance Awards – Recognized with certificates from multiple organizations
- Government Award for Culture – Awarded by cultural and governmental bodies in recognition of community contributions
- Category Recognition: Social Service & Humanitarian Excellence
Online Presence
- Instagram – bingi_manoj_kumar
- Facebook – Shankermallanna Smallanna (JSM Human Network)
Personal Life
Bingi Manoj Kumar married Shyamala on 29 August 2010. The couple has two children: a son, Bingi Ullas (born 11 November 2011), and a daughter, Nakshatra (born 30 December 2013). He resides at 9-86, Vivekananda Nagar, Kodimial, Jagitial district, Telangana. He remains deeply connected to his hometown and continues his work in social service and community leadership.
See Also
- National Students Union of India
- Youth Congress
- Jagitial district
- Telangana
- Karimnagar
- Telangana movement
