Shanti Devi (social worker)
Shanti Devi | |
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Devi in November 2021 | |
| Born | 18 April 1934 |
| Died | 16 January 2022 (aged 87) Rayagada, Odisha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Social activism |
| Spouse | Ratan Das |
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Shanti Devi (18 April 1934 – 16 January 2022) was an Indian social worker born in 1934 in Balasore district of Indian state of Odisha. She was awarded the Padma Shri award on 9 November 2021 by the President, Ram Nath Kovind at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-IV, at Rashtrapati Bhavan for her social works and efforts to bring peace in the Maoist-affected Rayagada region of Odisha. Devi received the Radhanath Rath Peace Award and was awarded the Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 1994.