Prabhaben Shah
Prabhaben Shah | |
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Born | Prabhaben Shah Daman and Diu |
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Social work |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Padma Shri (2022) |
Prabhaben Shah is an Indian social worker. In 2022, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in social work.
Early life
Shah is from Daman and Diu. She is survived by her daughter Varsha Shah.
Career
Shah decided to be a social worker at the age of 12. She had established a Gujarat medium primary school Bal Mandir. In 1963, she established the women named Mahila Mandal. She has also helped needy people during Kutch earthquake in 2001, and Kerala flood in 2018.
Awards
- Padma Shri in 2022