Savita Behen
Savita Behen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 January 1919 Rohtas, British India |
| Died | 10 March 2009 India |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, politician, educationist |
| Known for | Women empowerment |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Savita Behen (1919-2009) was an Indian politician, social worker, educationist and a former member of
Indian Parliament.[1][2] She was known to be an advocate of women empowerment and gender equality[3] and was listed among the 3300 distinguished living women of the world by the Council for Parity Democracy in 1990.[4] She was honoured by the Government of India in 1971 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[5]
Biography
Savita Behen was born on 23 January 1919
Savita Behen was the chairman of the Refugee Widow Protection Committee and was instrumental in the establishment of two industrial and education centres for the refugee women.Central Council of Homoeopathy.[7]
Savita Behen was the zonal coordinator for Business and Industry Wing of the Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation of the
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University for the region of Warangal in Andhra Pradesh.[8][9] She was awarded the civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1971 by the Government of India. The Council for Parity Democracy listed her among 3300 distinguished living women in 1990.[4] She died on 10 March 2009 at the age of 90.[1][6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Synopsis of Debate" (PDF). Rajya Sabha - Government of India. 4 June 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Gujarat Elections: Tired of Congress and BJP, Dalits seek to shift narrative to development, rise above caste politics - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Rajya Sabha (Council of States of Indian Parliament) and Women's Empowerment". Commonwealth Parliament Association. 2015. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ a b c "Council for Parity Democracy". Council for Parity Democracy. 26 July 1990. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Minutes of the meeting" (PDF). Rajya Sabha. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Central Council of Homoeopathy". Joint Committee of Indian Parliament. 3 April 1972. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Business & Industry wing". Business & Industry wing. 2015. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation of the Brahma Kumaris". Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation. 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.