Quick Info
| Profession | Social Worker, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1916 |
| Age | 101 years (died on 13, Mar, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 13/03/2018 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Begum Hamida Habibullah (1916–2018) was a prominent Indian social worker, politician, and educator from Lucknow. She is widely recognized for her lifelong dedication to women's empowerment, education, and rural development. As the first President of the Women’s Cricket Association and a key figure in SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association), she revolutionized the 'Chikankari' embroidery industry in Lucknow. She served as an MLA, State Minister, Tourism Minister, and Rajya Sabha member, representing the Indian National Congress. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm (5’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Senior Cambridge, Hyderabad |
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| College/University | Osmania University, Hyderabad, India; Whitelands College (Putney), London |
| Educational Qualification | Senior Cambridge with Distinction in five subjects; B.A. from Osmania University (Gold Medalist); 2 years Teachers Training Course from Whitelands College (Putney), London |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Hobbies | Reading, Listening to Classical Music & Mushairas, Travelling, Watching Horse-Racing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 1938 |
Family
| Husband | Major General Enaith Habibullah (founder commandant of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla) |
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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| Famous For | Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
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| Favourite Language | Urdu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Late Nawab Nazir Yar Jung Bahadur was her father, and she was born in Lucknow. | |
| 2. Displayed a passion for social service since a young age. | |
| 3. Founded SEWA to empower women through self-employment and popularized Lucknow’s 'Chikankari' embroidery. | |
| 4. Co-established the NGO Prajwala. | |
| 5. Enjoyed a close association with the Nehru family. | |
| 6. Commemorated her centenary in November 2016. | |
| 7. Along with her mother-in-law, Begum Inam Habibullah, she established Talimgah-e-niswan, a school for underprivileged girls in Lucknow, which now educates 3500 students. | |
| 8. She was appointed as the President of Awadh Education Society in 1975 for Awadh Degree College, the first English Degree college for women in Lucknow. | |
| 9. Revitalised mango cultivation in Saidanpur, boosting farmers’ incomes. |