Achamma Mathai

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Achamma Mathai
John Mathai
AwardsPadma Shri

Achamma Mathai was an Indian social worker, women's rights activist,

Finance minister.[2] During her stay in Delhi, when her husband was serving in the Union Ministry, she was reported to have been involved in activities related to children's education.[3] During the riots that followed Indian independence, she worked alongside Sucheta Kripalani for the rehabilitation of the riot victims.[1] She served as a member of the Advisory Committee for Libraries in 1955[4] and as the chairperson of the Central Social Welfare Board in the early Sixties.[5] The Government of India honoured her in 1954, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for her contributions to the society,[6]
placing her among the first recipients of the award.

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 9788176250153
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  2. ^ "JMCTSR". JMCTSR. 2015. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. ISBN 9780143063100
    . Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. ^ Virendra Kumar, ed. (1975). "Committees and Commissions in India, 1947-73: 1977 (4 v.)". Concept Publishing Company. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  5. ISBN 9780415326728
    . Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.


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