Career
She was the wife of educationist and philanthropist Sir Vithaldas Thackersey. She remained the chairperson of the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (1956-1972), and also became the first Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women"s University in Mumbai. She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India"s second highest civilian honour given by Government of India in 1975, for her contribution in the field of education.
