Theilin Phanbuh

Theilin Phanbuh
Born 13 April 1946
Shillong, Assam, India
Occupation Social worker
Known for Social service
Awards Padma Shri

Theilin Phanbuh is an Indian social worker and the chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW).[1][2] Born on 13 April 1946 in Shillong in the Northeast Indian state of Assam,[3] she is reported to have been actively involved with the socio-cultural milieu of the state,[4][5] especially in cases where women's rights are challenged[6][7] and delivers lectures on the topic.[8] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2005, for her contributions to Indian society.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Theilin Phanbuh is MSCW Chairperson". Meghalaya Times. 11 January 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "MEMBERS OF THE MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN". MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN. 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Autographs of the Recipients of Padma Shri". Indian Autographs. 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Slow trials embolden criminals: Phanbuh". Shillong TImes. 7 October 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Poor response to vaccination programmes worries Phanbuh". Shillong Times. 11 September 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Women's Commission Seeks Report on Tribal Woman's Death in Police Station". ND TV. 8 July 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Take stern action against girl’s murderer". Oh Meghalaya. 6 October 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Women's Cell". Shillong College. 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Padma Awards for Dixit, Shah Rukh". Tribune. 25 January 2005. Retrieved December 4, 2015.


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