India News | Sindhutai Sapkal Will Be Remembered for Her Noble Service to Society: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI) Paying tribute to renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that many children could lead a better quality of life due to her efforts.

Sapkal, known as "orphan children's mother", died following a heart attack at a private hospital in Pune. A recipient of Padma Shri, she was 75.

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Modi tweeted, "Dr Sindhutai Sapkal will be remembered for her noble service to society. Due to her efforts, many children could lead a better quality of life.

"She also did a lot of work among marginalised communities. Pained by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti," he said.

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Besides the Padma award, she received more than 750 awards and honours. She used the award money to build shelters for orphans.

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