Hema Bharali facts for kids
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Hema Bharali
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Hema Bharali addressing a press conference in 2006
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| Born | 19 February 1919 Assam Province, British India
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| Died | 29 April 2020 (aged 101) |
| Resting place | Mumbai |
| Occupation | Social worker Freedom fighter Gandhian Sarvodaya leader |
| Years active | 1950–2020 |
| Awards | Padma Shri National Communal Harmony Award Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial Award |
Hema Bharali was an amazing Indian woman who fought for freedom and worked to help others. She was born on February 19, 1919, and lived until April 29, 2020.
Hema Bharali was a Gandhian, which means she followed the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi. She was also a Sarvodaya leader, working for the good of everyone in society. She spent her life helping women and people who faced challenges.
She was known for her help after a big earthquake in North Lakhimpur, Assam, in 1950. She also helped people after the war between India and China in 1962. For all her hard work, the Indian government gave her the Padma Shri award in 2005. This is one of India's highest honors. The next year, she received the National Communal Harmony Award for promoting peace among different groups.
Her Early Life and Work
Hema Bharali was born in Assam, a state in Northeast India. She belonged to the Chutia community. From a young age, she wanted to help others.
She joined the fight for India's freedom from British rule. When a terrible earthquake hit North Lakhimpur in 1950, she was there to help with rescue and relief work.
Joining the Bhoodan Movement
In 1951, Hema Bharali joined the Bhoodan movement. This movement was started by Vinoba Bhave. Its goal was to get rich landowners to donate land to poor farmers. Hema Bharali became an important leader in this movement.
She worked with Vinoba Bhave to help people in Tezpur after a war. She even stayed at Bhave's ashram (a spiritual retreat) during these efforts. She also took part in Padayatra, which are long walks to spread the message of the Bhoodan movement. She helped create the Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB).
Awards and Recognition
Hema Bharali received many awards for her dedication. In 2005, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri award. This award recognized her great contributions to Indian society.
In 2006, she received the National Communal Harmony Award. This award is given to people who work to bring different communities together peacefully. Three years later, in 2009, she received the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial Award. This award from the Government of Assam was also for her work in promoting national unity.
Hema Bharali chose not to marry. Even in her 90s, she faced some health and money challenges. The government helped her during this time. She lived in Guwahati, Assam, and continued to appear in public even in 2016. She passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 101.
See also
- Sarvodaya
- Vinoba Bhave
