Phoolbasan Bai Yadav

Social Worker

Indian Sukuldaihan, Dhangaon, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Worker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/12/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceSukuldaihan, Dhangaon, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the founder of Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti, an NGO that helps backward women of Chhattisgarh in their economical and social development

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationStudied till seventh grade

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

HusbandChandulal Yadav (Cattle Grazer)
Children4
Parents
FatherJhadiram Yadav (ran a tea stall in their village)
MotherSumitra Yadav
Siblings
  • Kanta Prasad Yadav, Shailendra Yadav
  • Kanti Yadav, Dhrupati Yadav, Sarasvati Yadav, Chhavi Yadav

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Mahaveer Foundation Award for the year 2014
  • Padma Shri in 2012
  • Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award in the social service category (Amodini Award) in 2011
  • Sadguru Gnanananda National Award in 2010
  • Kannagi Sthree Shakti Award from the Government of India in 2010
  • Zee TV Astithva Award from Zee Entertainment Enterprises in 2008
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2004
  • Chhattisgarh Minimata Alankaran Award in 2004
  • Award for Women Empowerment from the Union Bank of India
  • Brand ambassador by the Government of Chhattisgarh for the maternity program called 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'
  • National Award for Best Performance, sponsored by NABARD
  • Maa Bamleshwari Award for Save Water Campaign
  • Mini Mata Samman in 2004 by the Chhattisgarh Government
  • Brand ambassador for PM’s Awas Yojna

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav founded Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti, an NGO in Chhattisgarh supporting economically and socially backward women.
2. Due to her family's financial struggles and early marriage at age 10, Phoolbasan Bai Yadav had to stop her schooling.
3. Her social journey began by participating in self-help group activities in her district.
4. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav established multiple self-help groups, amalgamating them to create 'Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti.'
5. The organization has formed 12,000 women self-help groups with a membership of over 200,000 individuals.
6. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav's NGO is involved in initiatives concerning health, education, sanitation, and social reforms.
7. The organization has achieved complete prohibition of alcohol in 625 villages, adopted 2800 children through women groups, and stopped 570 child marriages.
8. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav contributed significantly to the literacy campaign in her district.
9. Her groups have been provided 900 crore rupees from NABARD for self-employment initiatives in Rajnandgaon District.
10. She won first prize in a cycle race at the 'Mahila Olympic' organized by the district administration.
11. The organization has accumulated 150 million rupees through collecting 2 rupees per person from members.
12. She has helped empower over 8 lakh women across India through self-help groups, education, and livelihood programs.
13. The organization established fair-price ration shops for people below the poverty line.
14. She built 20,000 water-soak pits with the help of women and their resources since 2001.
15. The organization set up livelihood earning programs such as sewing centres for women.
16. She appeared in the Karmveer special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (season 12) along with Renuka Shahane.
17. She acts as a mentor to Vision India Foundation.
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