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SOCIAL REFORMER OF
21ST CENTURY

Shantha Sinha
Introduction
Prof. Shantha Sinha was born on
January 7, 1950 at Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh. She is a Professor in the
Department of Political science
in Hyderabad Central University.
Shantha Sinha is a great social
reformer. She has made an immense
contribution in the area of child
development.
Life before becoming Social Reformer
Shantha Sinha studied in St. Ann’s High
School, Secunderabad up to class 8. She
studied from classes 9 to 12 in Keyes High
School for Girls, Secunderabad.
She went on to complete her M.A in Political
Science from Osmania University in 1970. She
obtained her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi in 1976.
Shantha Sinha as a Social Reformer
Shantha Sinha has played a vital role in universalizing
the elementary education.
Despite the lack of expertise and shortage of funds,
she is running a voluntary organization. Her
approach is absolutely clear cut and
she is able to infuse vibrant
energy into the people, thus
motivating them to give their
level best to fight for a noble
cause.
Organizations and Posts
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

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Shantha Sinha is the founder secretary
trustee of the Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya
Foundation, Secunderabad.
She was a faculty member of the department
of Political Science at the University of
Hyderabad.
Sinha also served as the director of the
recently established Shramik Vidya Peeth.
Government of India appointed her as the first
chairperson of the newly formed National
Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Work done throughout her life






She has taken up a number of social issues
like compulsory school education,
eradication of child labour etc.
She has played a pivotal role in
universalizing the elementary education.
She was associated with several foundations
working for children and
gave full support to these
type of foundations.
Present Day
These days, Shantha Sinha is working in close
association with government teachers, nongovernmental organizations women's
groups, local bodies and youth associations.
She is focusing her attention on the development
of girl child and children, who are engaged in
the industries as bonded labourers.
Awards
Shantha Sinha is the Recipient of several
National and International awards.
 She gained the Albert Shanker
International Educational Award(1999)
 She gained the internationally renowned
2003 Ramon Magsaysay award for
community leadership.
 She has also been awarded the Padma
Shri (1999).
THANK YOU
Efforts By:

Pujan Patel

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Social Reformer of 21st century - Shantha Sinha

  • 1. SOCIAL REFORMER OF 21ST CENTURY Shantha Sinha
  • 2. Introduction Prof. Shantha Sinha was born on January 7, 1950 at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. She is a Professor in the Department of Political science in Hyderabad Central University. Shantha Sinha is a great social reformer. She has made an immense contribution in the area of child development.
  • 3. Life before becoming Social Reformer Shantha Sinha studied in St. Ann’s High School, Secunderabad up to class 8. She studied from classes 9 to 12 in Keyes High School for Girls, Secunderabad. She went on to complete her M.A in Political Science from Osmania University in 1970. She obtained her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in 1976.
  • 4. Shantha Sinha as a Social Reformer Shantha Sinha has played a vital role in universalizing the elementary education. Despite the lack of expertise and shortage of funds, she is running a voluntary organization. Her approach is absolutely clear cut and she is able to infuse vibrant energy into the people, thus motivating them to give their level best to fight for a noble cause.
  • 5. Organizations and Posts     Shantha Sinha is the founder secretary trustee of the Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Foundation, Secunderabad. She was a faculty member of the department of Political Science at the University of Hyderabad. Sinha also served as the director of the recently established Shramik Vidya Peeth. Government of India appointed her as the first chairperson of the newly formed National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
  • 6. Work done throughout her life    She has taken up a number of social issues like compulsory school education, eradication of child labour etc. She has played a pivotal role in universalizing the elementary education. She was associated with several foundations working for children and gave full support to these type of foundations.
  • 7. Present Day These days, Shantha Sinha is working in close association with government teachers, nongovernmental organizations women's groups, local bodies and youth associations. She is focusing her attention on the development of girl child and children, who are engaged in the industries as bonded labourers.
  • 8. Awards Shantha Sinha is the Recipient of several National and International awards.  She gained the Albert Shanker International Educational Award(1999)  She gained the internationally renowned 2003 Ramon Magsaysay award for community leadership.  She has also been awarded the Padma Shri (1999).