Indira Chakravarty | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Alma mater | University College of Science and Technology,University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | Public health specialist |
| Awards | Padma Shri Edourdo Souma Award Indira Gandhi National Priyadarshini Award USF Global Leadership Award |
Indira Chakravarty is an Indian public health specialist, scholar, environmentalist,[1] and 2014 recipient of thePadma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by theGovernment of India, for her contributions to the fields of public health and environment.[2]
Micronutrient deficiency is a serious public health concern in most developing countries. In India, iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and iodine deficiency disorder are of greatest public health significance. In addition, subclinical zinc deficiency, fluorosis, and fluoride-deficient dental caries are important areas of concern, writes Dr. Indira Chakravarty.[3]
Chakravarty is fromWest Bengal and secured a doctoral degree (PhD) inBiochemistry fromCalcutta University,[4] followed by a second doctoral degree (DSc).[1][5] She is active in the food safety and hygiene industry of India and globally, and has participated in 30 research projects.[6] She has also been involved with two projects of theWorld Health Organization (WHO), theWorld Summit for Children and theHunger Project.[1]
Some of the studies conducted by Chakravarty, such as one conducted on the street vendors of Calcutta, have led to policy changes and new initiatives by the Indian Government.[7] A Global Council member of theInternational Museum of Women (IMOW),[1] Chakravarty has held many positions of importance such as:
Chakravarty is credited as the author of one book[10] and over 250 articles, and has been published in national forums and international journals.[1][3][7][8][9]
Chakravarty was awarded the Padhma Shri by theGovernment of India for her contributions in the fields of public health and environment.[2]
TheFood and Agriculture Organization awarded the first Edourdo Souma Award to Chakravarty.[6] She is also a recipient of the Indira Gandhi National Priyadarshini Award of the All India National Unity Council (AINUC)[6] and the Global Leadership Award of theUniversity of South Florida, the highest international honour of the university.[7] She has also featured inThe Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World.[4] TheGovernment of India recognized her services by including her in the 2014Republic Day honours.[2]
