|
|
by Suryaa |
Sindhutai Sapkal died of a heart attack in Pune, Maharashtra, on 4 January, 2022, at the age of 73. President Ramnath Kovind showered his condolences.
Sindhutai Sapkal was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for her work in raising orphaned children in India. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 in the Social Work category.
President Ramnath Kovind tweeted "The life of Dr Sindhutai Sapkal was an inspiring saga of courage, dedication and service. She loved & served orphaned, tribals and marginalized people. Conferred with Padma Shri in 2021, she scripted her own story with incredible grit. Condolences to her family and followers."
