Indian social worker (1916–1992)
Leela Moolgaokar
In office 1975 - 1976Preceded by T. V. Ramanujam Succeeded by Anjanabai Magar
Born 10 October 1916 Died 20 May 1992(1992-05-20) (aged 75) Nationality British Indian (1916 - 1947) Indian (1947 - 1992) Spouse Sumant Moolgaokar Occupation Radiographer, social worker Known for Pioneering volunteer blood transfusion service in India Awards Padma Shri (1963)
Leela Sumant Moolgaokar (10 October 1916 – 20 May 1992) was an Indian social worker, known for pioneering volunteer blood transfusion service in India.[ 1] Her husband, Sumant Moolgaokar was Chairman of Tata Motors and also remained vice-chairman of Tata Steel .
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She started her career as a radiographer at the St George Hospital, Mumbai .[ 1] In 1965, she started Tata Motors Grahini Social Welfare Society (TMGSWS), which ran employment generation schemes for the women in household of company employees.[ 3]
She was awarded the Padma Shri , fourth highest civilian honour of India by the President of India , in 1963.[ 4] She remained Sheriff of Bombay in 1975–76.[ 1]
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