Born in April 1892. Graduated from the University of Mumbai.
Became the first Indian principal of Barten Female College of Education at Rajkot.
Resigned from college and joined Shri Gijubhai Badheka who conducted a pre-primary school in Bhavnagar.
Tarabai founded the Nutan Bal Shikshan Sangh, a concept that later gained prominence in Maharashtra.
Established Shishu Vihar in Hindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai for promoting child education. Introduced Pre-Primary Teachers Training, training over a thousand teachers in Marathi and Gujarati.
Following Gijubhai's passing, Tarabai assumed leadership of the Nutan Bal Shikshan Sangh for the ensuing 12 years.
Established Gram Bal Shiksha Kendra in Bordi (Thane District). This marked the inception of Gramin Balwadi and Gram Bal Adhyapan Mandir.
Served as a member of the Bombay Legislative Assembly for 5 years.
Visited Europe to attend the Montessori conference held in Italy and to observe pre-primary institutions in European countries.
Shifted Gram Shiksha Kendra from Bordi to Kosbad Hill. The Vikaswadi Project was launched.
Awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. A grand gathering was organized at the University Stadium, Mumbai, attended by then Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan.
Passed away on 31 August 1973 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy that continues to transform tribal education.