Nomita Chandy

Nomita Chandy was an Indian social worker from Bangalore, known for her services towards the rehabilitation of destitute children.^[2]

She attended Lawrence School, Lovedale.^[3] Chandy

She was the founder and secretary of Ashraya,^[4] a non-governmental organization, working mainly towards the rehabilitation to destitute children.^[5] Under the aegis of the organization, Chandy and her colleagues were successful in arranging for the legal adoption of 2000 children within the country and 1000 outside.^[6] The organization also runs a school, Neelbagh, and a safe crèche for the children of migrant workers and takes care of eight visually impaired children at the child care centre.^[7]

In 2014, she was honoured by the Government of India with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.^[8]