Tarabai Modak
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Tarabai Modak (19 April[1] 1892–1973) was born in Bombay. She graduated from the University of Mumbai in 1914. She was married to a lawyer from Amravati, Mr. Modak. Later she got a divorce in 1921.
Tarabai Modak | |
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 Bust of Tarabai Modak on Kosbad Hill, near Dahanu (Maharashtra) | |
| Born | 1892 Bombay |
| Died | 1973 (aged 80–81) |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Preschool education (balwadis) |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan 1962 |
She worked as a principal of a Women's College in Rajkot. Being a social worker from Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, Balwadis were first developed by her. The first balwadi was started in Bordi a coastal village in Thane district of Maharashtra by Nutan Bal Shikshan Sangh.[2][3] She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1962 for her work in preschool education.[4] Anutai Wagh was her disciple.[5] She was a member of the Indian National Congress.[6]
Legacy
A play based on her life, Ghar Tighancha Hava, was produced by Ratnakar Matkari.[7]
