Leela Devi Dookun

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Leela Devi Dookun Luchoomun

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She is a farmer by profession. She is well known for being a highly renowned Primary Teacher in the country. Leela Devi Dookun Luchoomun has a rich political career. In 1996, she joined the Militant Socialist Movement and took part in the municipal elections of Vacoas-Phoenix, then stood as candidate in Constituency No 15, La Caverne & Phoenix in 2000. She was elected and served as 1st Member of parliament for the constituency. In 2005, the MSM/MMM coalition lost to Social Alliance and she was elected 3rd MP for the same constituency but serving in the opposition. She was member of the opposition from 2005 to 2010 before the general elections in 2010.

She holds a BSc Hons from the University of Delhi and completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the MIE and her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDip) from the University of Brighton. She is also a Part-time lecturer at the Mauritius Institute of Education. She is married and is the mother of two children.

On 12 March 2020, Mrs Dookun Luchoomun was elevated to the status of Grand Commander of The Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) the highest decoration of the country by the President of the Republic of Mauritius His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun for distinguished service in politics and education.^[1]

Awards and decorations

•  Mauritius:
  • Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (2020)

Best minister of Education of year in Africa 2020/21

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