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Dr. Jaya Arunachalam, veteran social activist passes away
Dr. Jaya Arunachalam (87), founder of Working Women’s Forum (WWF), has passed away in Chennai on June 29, 2019. She is best known for her social service contributions through WWF which she initiated in 1978. Through WWF, she helped several lakhs of women from underprivileged background to organise themselves towards becoming financially independent. Dr. Arunachalam ..
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Jaya Arunachalam, Indian social worker and founder of Working Women’s Forum (WWF) died at age of 87 in Chennai. She was also a pioneer of the women’s Self Help group (SHG) movement in the country. About Dr. Jaya Arunachalam She was a graduate in Economics and Geography. In 1999 she was awarded honorary doctorate by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
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Topics: Indian Co-operative Network for Women • Jaya Arunachalam • National Union of Working Women • Women Empowerment • Working Women's Forum