Sindhutai Sapkal Popularly Known as 'Mother of Orphans' has passed away

Sindhutai Sapkal Popularly Known as 'Mother of Orphans' has passed away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 05 2022

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  • Sindhutai Sapkal, a well-known social worker and Padma Shri recipient, died of cardiac arrest in a Pune hospital.
  • She was 75 years old.
  • Sindhutai Sapkal is commonly referred to as the "Mother of Orphans."
  • Sindhutai is also known as Mother Teresa of Maharashtra.
  • Sapkal, also known as "Mai," ran an orphanage in Pune where she adopted over 1,000 orphan children. In 2021, she was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to society.
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