Niru Kumar is an Indian social activist. In 2021, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in social work.[1][2]
Niru Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Indian social activist |
Career edit
Kumar started her career in 2012 with the work of gender empowerment and diversity. She worked as a senior officer in Central Government Health Scheme for 25 years. In 2020, she was chosen as one of the national icons of the Election Commission of India.[3][4]
Awards edit
- Padma Shri in 2021[4]
References edit
- ^ "Activist who helped make voting accessible to differently abled hails change". Hindustan Times. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ "Dr. Niru Kumar | WEF". 2016-12-17. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ Kumar, Dr Niru. "Dr. Niru Kumar". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ a b Karan, Rewati (2021-11-23). "The Padma Shri-winning 'Mars Venus coach' — Dr Niru Kumar lets her work do the talking". ThePrint. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
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