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Ms. Shanti Devi

  • 1994
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Development & Welfare of Women And Children

Born: April 18, 1934

Started a small Ashram in Koraput, a very backward tribal area in Orissa. Established Seva Samaj at Rayagada for all round development of girls. Set up another Ashram at Gunpur for the education. Rehabilitation, vocational training of orphans and destitute children. Launched crèches, health care and free nutritious breakfast. Started a Tribal Girls' Hostel at Limameda village.

Seva Samaj,
At/P.O. Gunupur,
District Rayagada,
Orissa - 765 022