Birthdate: September 7, 1933
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Ahmedabad, India
Ela Bhatt, a prominent Indian cooperative organizer and activist, is best known for founding the Self-Employed Women’s Association of India (SEWA) in 1972. With a background in law, she played a crucial role in various movements such as labor, cooperative, women’s rights, and micro-finance. Bhatt received prestigious awards like the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Right Livelihood Award for empowering home-based producers. Her professional efforts have left a lasting impact on societal welfare and self-respect.
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