Theilin Phanbuh
Appearance
Theilin Phanbuh | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Social worker |
Known for | Social service |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Theilin Phanbuhis an Indian social worker and the chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW).[1][2]Born on 13 April 1946 inShillongin the Northeast Indian state ofMeghalaya,[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 thePadma Shri,in 2005, for her contributions to Indian society.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^"Theilin Phanbuh is MSCW Chairperson".Meghalaya Times. 11 January 2015.Retrieved3 December2015.
- ^"MEMBERS OF THE MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN".MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN. 2015.Retrieved3 December2015.
- ^"Autographs of the Recipients of Padma Shri".Indian Autographs. 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Slow trials embolden criminals: Phanbuh".Shillong Times. 7 October 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Poor response to vaccination programmes worries Phanbuh".Shillong Times. 11 September 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Women's Commission Seeks Report on Tribal Woman's Death in Police Station".ND TV. 8 July 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Take stern action against girl's murderer".Oh Meghalaya. 6 October 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Women's Cell".Shillong College. 2015.Retrieved4 December2015.
- ^"Padma Awards"(PDF).Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015.Retrieved21 July2015.
- ^"Padma Awards for Dixit, Shah Rukh".Tribune. 25 January 2005.Retrieved4 December2015.
Categories:
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in social work
- 1946 births
- People from Shillong
- Journalists from Meghalaya
- Indian women's rights activists
- Living people
- Meghalaya politicians
- 20th-century Indian educational theorists
- 20th-century Indian women politicians
- 20th-century Indian politicians
- Women in Meghalaya politics
- Scholars from Meghalaya
- Social workers from Meghalaya
- Women educators from Meghalaya
- Educators from Meghalaya
- 20th-century women educators
- Indian activist stubs