Nomita Chandy
Indian social worker from Bangalore
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Nomita Chandy was an Indian social worker from Bangalore, known for her services towards the rehabilitation of destitute children.[2]
Nomita Chandy | |
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| Born | 21 August 1946[1] Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 24 May 2015 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Spouse | Mohan Chandy |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official web site |
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]
Death
Chandy died in May 2015 at Bengaluru.[9]