Padma Bhushan

Esteemed Positions Held

1937 – Mahatma Gandhi entrusted her with the task of designing the basic education system.
1946–1951 – Served as a member of the Bombay State Legislative Assembly for 5 years.
1947 – Appointed as a member of the committee for Basic Education program, focusing on pre-primary education curriculum.
Served as the Chairperson of the All-India Child Education Department twice.
1949 – Spoke at the International Montessori Conference in Italy.
Received a Badge of Honour from the Government of Zambia.

Honours

Notable Awards

Padma Bhushan (1962)

Awarded the prestigious civilian honour by the Government of India. A grand gathering was organized at the University Stadium, Mumbai, attended by then Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan.

Exemplary Teacher Award (1972)

Given by the Maharashtra State Governor for outstanding contribution to education.

Dalit Mitra Title (1975)

Bestowed by the Maharashtra Governor for service to disadvantaged communities.

Maharashtra Science Council Award (1978)

Honor Roll recognition from the Maharashtra Science Council.

Fi Foundation Award (1978)

Ichalkaranji's Fi Foundation awarded Rs.10,000 and a badge of honour.

National Child Welfare Award (1979)

During the International Year of the Child, India's National Award of Rs 20,000/- was presented for exemplary work for child welfare by the Vice President.

Exemplary Mother Award (1980)

Recognized as exemplary mother/woman on behalf of Matoshree Maisaheb Parkhe Smriti Nyas, Pune.

Savitribai Phule Commemoration (1981)

Received Rs.5000 from the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in commemoration of late Savitribai Phule.

Janaki Devi Bajaj Award (1985)

Smt. Janaki Devi Bajaj National Award of Rupees 1 lakh.

Awards – Padma Bhushan Tarabai Modak