Mona Chandravati Gupta | |
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| Born | (1896-10-20)20 October 1896 Yangon, British Burma |
| Died | 30 December 1984(1984-12-30) (aged 88) India |
| Alma mater | Diocesan College,Kolkata |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, educationist |
| Known for | Social service |
| Awards | Padma Shri Kaisar-i-Hind Medal |
Mona Chandravati Gupta (1896–1984) was a British Burma born Indian social worker, educationist and the founder ofNari Sewa Samiti, anon governmental organization working for the social and economic upliftment of women.[1]
Gupta was born in Rangoon, present day Yangon and the capital city of Myanmar, on 20 October 1896 and after early education atYangon and London, she secured her graduate degree from Diocesan College,Kolkata.[2] Taking up a career in education, she worked as the vice principal of the Government Girls College,Lucknow and served as a member of the University Review Committee for women's education.[2]
Gupta started two women's organizations in the 1930s,Zenana Park League in 1931 andWomen's Social Service League in 1936.[3] Almost a decade later, she founded theWomen's Academy and after the Indian independence in 1947, the academy was merged with Women's Social Service League to formNari Sewa Samiti.[3] The organization has now grown to cover four educational institutions, two vocational centres for women, three women's welfare centres, a cultural centre and a medical facility.[1]
Gupta was a former member ofUttar Pradesh Legislative Council and served the courts ofAllahabad University andLucknow University in 1939 and 1940 respectively. A winner of theKaisar-i-Hind Medal from theBritish Indian administration in 1939,[2] she was honoured by theGovernment of India in 1965, with the award ofPadma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for her contributions to the society.[4]
