Prema Narendra Purao
| Prema Narendra Purao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Goa, India |
| Occupation | Social worker, freedom fighter |
| Known for | Social service |
| Spouse(s) | Narendra Purao |
| Awards |
Padma Shri AIWEFA Stree Ratna Award |
Prema Purao is an Indian social worker, freedom fighter and the founder of Annapurna Mahila Mandal, a non governmental organization working for the empowerment of destitute women and children.[1] She was involved in the Goa liberation movement[1] and founded Annapurna Mahila Mandal in 1975.[2] A recipient of the AIWEFA Stree Ratna Award,[1] Purao was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri[3]
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References
- 1 2 3 "AIWEFA". AIWEFA. 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ↑ "Famed Pages". Famed Pages. 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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