Question: Padma Shri social activist Shanti Devi passes away at 88. She was also known as-
(a) Padma Devi
(b) Lugdi Devi
(c) Shri Devi
(d) Amrita devi
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- Odisha-based social worker and Padma Shri awardee Shanti Devi, who was remembered as the voice of the poor, has passed away. She was 88.
- Shanti Devi was also known as Lugdi Devi.
- She was known for her dedication towards the underprivileged community and restoring peace in the Maoist-affected areas in Odisha.
- Shanti Devi received the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind on November 9, 2021.
- Shanti Devi began social work at an early age and founded the Seva Samaj ashram at Gunupur in Odisha.
- She worked towards the education of tribal girls
BY: AMIT GUPTA