Madhuri R. Shah
Indian educationist, writer
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Madhuri Ratilal Shah (13 December 1919 – 29 June 1989)[1] was an Indian educationist and writer.[2]
Madhuri R. Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1919 Ranpur, Gujarat, India |
| Died | 29 June 1989 (aged 69) |
| Occupations | Educationist, writer |
| Known for | Educational service |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Early life
Career
She was the chairperson of the University Grants Commission,[3][4][5] and the chairperson of the UGC Review Committee on University System set up in 1985.[6] She also worked as the Education Officer of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.[7]
Madhuri Shah authored many books on education and poetry,[2] including Without Women, No Development: Selected Case Studies from Asia of Nonformal Education for Women,[8] Towards exploring some aspects of the relationship between education and creation of employment opportunities,[9] Symphony: A Book of Poems[10] Challenges to Higher Education in a Changing India,[11] Instruction in education: Teaching technology[12] and a series by name, Radiant English Workbook[13] are some of her notable works.
Awards and honours
She was awarded the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1977.[14]
Legacy
Her life was documented in the book, Harmony: glimpses in the life of Madhuri R. Shah, published in 1985, containing several of her interviews.[15]
