Durgabai Deshmukh was an Indian social worker, activist, and politician who was born on July 15, 1909, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is best known for her work in the fields of education, women's empowerment, and rural development.
Durgabai Deshmukh started her career as a teacher and later became a social worker. She founded the Andhra Mahila Sabha in 1937, which was aimed at promoting women's education and empowerment. In 1944, she established the Andhra Balika Sangh, a school for girls, which was one of the first of its kind in the country.
Durgabai Deshmukh was also actively involved in the Indian independence movement and was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. She was appointed as the chairperson of the National Council for Women in India in 1953 and served in that position until 1962.
In recognition of her contributions to society, Durgabai Deshmukh was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990, two of the highest civilian awards in India. She passed away on May 9, 1981, in Delhi, India.
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