Premlila Vithaldas Thackersey
Premlila Vithaldas Thackersey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | 1977 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1975) |
Premlila Vithaldas, (1894–1977) known as Lady Thackersey, was an Indian educationist and
She was the wife of educationist and philanthropist Sir
women's education. She remained the chairperson of the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (1956-1972), and also became the first Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women's University in Mumbai.[3]
She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour given by Government of India in 1975, for her contribution in the field of education.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-81-8069-336-6.
- ISBN 978-81-7648-264-6.
- ISBN 978-81-7099-540-1.
- ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2007)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. 30 May 2007.
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