| 1. Dr. Smita Kolhe is a doctor and Indian social activist with 30 years dedicated to remote villages in Bairagrah, Melghat, Maharashtra. |
| 2. She holds an MBBS degree and practiced in Nagpur post-graduation. |
| 3. Before marriage, Dr. Smita committed to Dr. Ravindra Kolhe's conditions to aid Melghat villagers. |
| 4. Together, they significantly lowered infant mortality rates in the region. |
| 5. The couple organizes workshops and camps to educate youths on farming techniques. |
| 6. In 2019, Dr. Smita and Dr. Ravindra Kolhe were honored with the Padma Shri for their exceptional service. |
| 7. Dr. Smita Kolhe specializes in Ayurveda and Homeopathy. |
| 8. Dr. Smita Kolhe, originally Smita Manjare, was a homeopathic practitioner in Nagpur before marriage. |
| 9. The couple charges a nominal fee of ₹1 or ₹2 for consultations and runs a government ration shop in Bairagarh. |
| 10. Their work has reduced infant mortality from 200 to 40 per 1000 and pre-school mortality from 400 to 100 per 1000. |
| 11. Dr. Smita Kolhe is a doctor and Indian social activist with more than three and a half decades dedicated to remote villages in Bairagarh, Melghat, Maharashtra. |
| 12. She and Dr. Ravindra Kolhe are known for improving tribal healthcare in Bairagarh and for reducing infant and preschool mortality in the region. |
| 13. The couple also promotes sustainable agriculture and organizes awareness campaigns and workshops for local communities. |
| 14. Dr. Smita Kolhe was originally known as Smita Manjare before marriage. |
| 15. The couple has reportedly charged only a nominal fee for consultations and has also been associated with a government ration shop in Bairagarh. |
