Leela Sumant Moolgaokar
| Leela Sumant Moolgaokar | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Marathi: लीला सुमंत मुळगावकर |
| Born | 10 October 1916 |
| Died | May 20, 1992 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Social work |
| Relatives | Sumant Moolgaokar (husband) |
Leela Sumant Moolgaokar (Marathi: लीला सुमंत मुळगावकर) (10 October 1916 - 20 May 1992) was an Indian social worker, known for pioneering volunteer blood transfusion service in India.[1] Her husband, Sumant Moolgaokar was Chairman of Tata Motors and also remained Vice-Chairman of Tata Steel. [2]
She started her career as a radiographer at the St George Hospital, Mumbai.[1] In 1965, she started Tata Motors Grahini Social Welfare Society (TMGSWS), which ran employment generation schemes for the women in household of company employees. [3]
She was awarded the Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1963.[4] She remained Sheriff of Bombay in 1975-76.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Leela Moolgaokar (1916-1992)". Tata Central Archives. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
- ↑ Tata Central Archives. "Leela Moolgaokar". Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ↑ Citizens at Work Vol.3. TERI Press. 2007. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-81-7993-116-5.
- ↑ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 29 August 2014.