Ahalya Chari
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Ahalya Chari (1921-30 March 2013) was an Indian educationist[1][2] and the first commissioner of the Kendriya Vidyalaya chain of schools, a system of education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) India.[3] Her efforts are recognised towards the establishment of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,[3] an autonomous body under the MHRD, attending to the educational needs of the children of transferable central government employees.[4] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 1983.[5]
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Born | 1921 Rangoon, Burma |
Died | 30 March 2013 (2013-03-31) (aged 91) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Resting place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 28.5574°N 77.159°E / 28.5574; 77.159 |
Occupation | Educationist |
Years active | 1943–2013 |
Known for | Education in India |
Parent(s) | Rajalakshmi Chari and Kasturi Rajagopal Chari |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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