Theilin Phanbuh
Theilin Phanbuh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 April 1946 |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Social service |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Theilin Phanbuh is an Indian social worker and the chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW).[1][2] Born on 13 April 1946 in Shillong in the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya,[3] she is reported to have been actively involved with the socio-cultural milieu of the state,[4][5] especially in cases where women's rights are challenged[6][7] and delivers lectures on the topic.[8] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2005, for her contributions to Indian society.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Theilin Phanbuh is MSCW Chairperson". Meghalaya Times. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "MEMBERS OF THE MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN". MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN. 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Autographs of the Recipients of Padma Shri". Indian Autographs. 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Slow trials embolden criminals: Phanbuh". Shillong Times. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Poor response to vaccination programmes worries Phanbuh". Shillong Times. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Women's Commission Seeks Report on Tribal Woman's Death in Police Station". ND TV. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Take stern action against girl's murderer". Oh Meghalaya. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Women's Cell". Shillong College. 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards for Dixit, Shah Rukh". Tribune. 25 January 2005. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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