Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Karnataka Social Worker Wins Padma Shri
Dr Susheelamma from Karnataka has won a big award called the Padma Shri for her amazing work helping people.
She started an organization called Sumangali Seva Ashrama in 1975 to help women, children, and tribal communities.
She has been doing this for almost 50 years!
Her group does things like running schools, teaching people new skills, and helping people in slums.
She even helped some women learn to drive auto-rickshaws so they can earn money.
Dr Susheelamma says this award is not just for her but for everyone who has worked with her.
She wants young people to also help others and give back to society.
Dr S G Susheelamma, founder of Sumangali Seva Ashrama, received the Padma Shri award for her contributions to social work.
She has been involved in grassroots social service for nearly five decades, focusing on education, women's empowerment, and tribal development.
Sumangali Seva Ashrama, established in 1975, operates on Gandhian principles and runs various welfare initiatives, including schools, vocational training centers, and programs for slum dwellers and tribal communities.
Dr Susheelamma's organization has particularly focused on developing the Magadi tribal communities and has undertaken numerous initiatives in education, women's welfare, and slum development.
She has inspired many through her commitment to social service and has urged young people to embrace social responsibility, citing the transformation of the Magadi tribals as a major achievement.
- Who
- Dr S G Susheelamma, founder and president of Sumangali Seva Ashrama
- What
- Received the Padma Shri award for her contributions to social work
- When
- Award announced on January 25
- Where
- Cholanayakanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- For her lifelong dedication to social service, particularly in education, women's empowerment, and tribal development
- Name
- Dr S G Susheelamma
- Organization
- Sumangali Seva Ashrama
- Location
- Cholanayakanahalli, Bengaluru
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Focus Areas
- Education, Women's Empowerment, Child Welfare, Tribal Development
- Established
- 1975
- Notable Initiative
- Auto-rickshaw driving training for women
- Children Under Care
- 75
