Draupadi Ghimiray
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Indian social activist
OccupationSocial activist
KnownforContribution to education among adivasis (indigenous populations)
AwardsPadma Shri (2019)
Draupadi Ghimiray | |
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,_at_the_Stree_Shakti_Puraskar,_2011_presentation_ceremony,_on_the_occasion_of_International_Women’s_Day_Celebrations.jpg) Former president Pratibha Patil presenting the “Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award” to Ms. Draupadi Ghimiray (Sikkim), at the Stree Shakti Puraskar, 2011. | |
| Occupation | Social activist |
| Known for | Contribution to education among adivasis (indigenous populations) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2019) |
Draupadi Ghimiray is an Indian social activist.[1] She was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in 2019.[2]
Ghimaray founded Sikkim Viklang Sahayata Samiti (SVSS) for the benefit of the disabled people of Sikkim.[3]
References
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind confers the awards; check full list of recipients". Business Today. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards, Government of India. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ↑ Padma Awards 2019: Social, Environment, Animal Welfare, Education Categories Archived 2 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine; wannathankyou; 28th Jan. 2019
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