Shantha Sinha

Shantha Sinha

Prof. Shantha Sinha is an anti-child labour activist of international reputation. She is the founder of M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, popularly known as MV Foundation (which is named in memory of her grandfather Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah), and is a Professor in the Department of Political science in Hyderabad Central University.

She gained the internationally renowned 2003 Ramon Magsaysay award for community leadership. She has also been awarded the Padma Shri (1999), and the Albert Shanker International Award (1999) from Education International.

External links

* [http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/10/stories/2006101009370500.htm "Tough action sought against child labour on farms", The Hindu, October 10, 2006]
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/05/stories/2003080500450100.htm Interview, "Striving for better lives ", The Hindu, August 5, 2003]
* [http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Citation/CitationSinhaSha.htm Citation for 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership]
* [http://www.mvfindia.in/index.asp MV Foundation]


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