P. K. Sreemathy

P. K. Sreemathy (born 4 May 1949), popularly known as P. K. Sreemathy Teacher, is an Indian politician and a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist). She was the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Kerala during 2006 through 2011.[1][2]

Born at Mayyil Panchayat in Kannur district, Sreemathy was selected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2006 from Payyanur assembly constituency.[3]

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Biography

Sreemathy was born on May 4, 1949 as the daughter of Kelappa Nambiar and P. K. Meenakshi Amma.[4] She was a teacher by profession and hence carries the Teacher surname with her. She has been active in social life for the past 30 years.

She has in the Kannur District council standing committee chairperson for some time before she became the Kannur district Panchayat President from 1995 to 1997. Now she is All India Democratic Women's Association State secretary and CPI (M) National Committee Member. She was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2001 and 2006 from Payyanur.[5]

Damodaran Nambiar is her spouse. The couple has a son.

Positions held

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References

  1. ^ P. K. Sreemathy Teacher at official website of Kerala government
  2. ^ "Doctors should work in afternoon: P.K. Sreemathy". The Hindu. 13 May 2007. http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/13/stories/2007051303890600.htm. Retrieved 01 August 2009. 
  3. ^ http://www.keralaassembly.org/kapoll.php4?year=2006&no=7
  4. ^ http://www.kerala.gov.in/government/sreemath.htm
  5. ^ Minister for Health & Social Welfare website