Nomita Chandy

Nomita Chandy
Born Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation Social worker
Awards Padma Shri
Website Official web site

Nomita Chandy was an Indian social worker from Bangalore, known for her services towards the rehabilitation of destitute children.

Chandy was secretary of Ashraya,[1] a non governmental organization, working mainly towards the rehabilitation to destitute children.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4] The Government of India honored Nomita Chandy in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[5]

Chandy died in May 2015 at Bengaluru.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Ashraya Home". Ashraya. 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ashraya about". Ashraya. 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ "TOI". TOI. December 14, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ "The Hindu". The Hindu. March 19, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/tribute-to-nomita-chandy-who-gave-thousands-of-children-the-security-of-a-home/article7286286.ece
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