Premlila Vithaldas Thackersey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 (1894) |
| Died | 1977 (aged 82–83) |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1975) |
Premlila Vithaldas, (1894–1977) known asLady Thackersey, was an Indian educationist andGandhian.[1][2]
She was the wife of educationist and philanthropist SirVithaldas Thackersey. When her husband died in 1925, she was 31 years old, yet continued his work, both in the field of education and philanthropy and dedicated herself to the cause ofwomen's education. She remained the chairperson of theKasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (1956-1972), and also became the first Vice-Chancellor ofSNDT Women's University in Mumbai.[3]
She was awarded thePadma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour given byGovernment of India in 1975, for her contribution in the field of education.[4]
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