Who is shrihari sapkal?
Who is shrihari sapkal?
Dr. Sindhutai Sapkal is an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for her work in raising orphaned children in India. She was conferred the Padma Shri in 2021 in Social Work category.
What did sindhutai sapkal do with her own biological daughter why?
I decided to take care of them and raise them as my own,” Sindhutai says. To eliminate the feeling of partiality among children she gave away her biological daughter to Shrimant Dagdu Sheth Halwai, Pune. Her daughter herself runs an orphanage today.
When was sindhutai sapkal born?
November 14, 1948 (age 73 years)
Sindhutai Sapkal/Date of birth
Where did sindhutai born?
Wardha, India
Sindhutai Sapkal/Place of birth
How old was sindhutai when she got married?
When Sindhutai was only ten years old when she was married to Shrihari Sapkal, a 20-year-old man. Her life was full of challenges. Young Sindhutai was positive about life even after being a sacrifice of child marriage clutches.
Who is the daughter of sindhutai sapkal?
Provoked by rumours that she was involved in an illicit affair, her husband threw her out when she was nine months pregnant. She delivered her daughter, Mamta, in a cowshed. “Even today, he refuses to accept her as his own,” sighs Sindhutai Sapkal.
What helped Sindhutai Sapkal understand and do so much for the children?
To care for so many children wasn’t easy, but their smiles made it all worth it. Years of hard work and help from her many well-wishers enabled Sindhutai to set up her first Ashram in Chikaldara, Amravati. Her first NGO, Savitribai Phule Girls’ Hostel, was also formed and registered in Chikaldara.
What has sindhutai received awards for?
Padma Shri
Sindhutai Sapkal/Awards
What did sindhutai Realise after she started begging?
Four decades ago, when she would sing at train stations and beg to earn a living, she noticed the large number of orphans who made the stations their home. She had been grappling with thoughts of suicide, but instead she felt a strong call to care for the children.
Who is known as mother of orphan?
Sindhu Tai Sapkal
Sindhu Tai Sapkal often referred to just as ‘Sindhutai’ or ‘Mai’ is often called as the ‘Mother of a thousand orphans. ‘ While her name refers to a thousand, Sidhutai has adopted close to 2,000 orphans and is grandmother to even more. Sindhutai was born in a poor family in Wardha, Maharashtra.
What helped sindhutai sapkal understand and do so much for the children?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkpOSreaMno
