Krishna Mehta
Krishna Mehta | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1962–1968 | |
| Constituency | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 June 1913 Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India |
| Died | 20 October 1993 (aged 80) Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Spouse | Duni Chand Mehta |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Social worker, politician |
| Known for | First woman MP from Jammu and Kashmir |
Krishna Mehta (4 June 1913 – 20 October 1993) was an Indian politician, social worker, and the first woman member of parliament from Jammu and Kashmir. She is known for her contributions to social welfare and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of the 1947 Partition, as well as for her work in establishing institutions for disadvantaged women and refugees in Jammu and Kashmir.