Dr .Muthulakshmi

first women doctor from Tamil Nadu , India

1. Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy BY OVIYA S

2. Father – Narayanasamy iyer Mother - Chandrammal Born - july 30 , 1886 at Pudukkotai Spouse - Dr. Sundara Reddy Highlights – First woman doctor from T amil Nadu, India , social reformer , women activists , writer. Awards - Padma Bhushan (1956) Death - july 22 , 1968.

3. Graduated in 1912 from medical college

4. highlights First woman President of All India Women’s Association Member of legislative council Deputy chairperson of legislative council Alder man of the Madras Corporation

5. Social reformer Against “ Devadasi system” Against Child marriage Free Education system till class 8 th

6. Adyar cancer institute

7. Homes for orphan children , widows , homeless women “AVVAI” home famous at adyar Training institutes Dispensaries for slum dwellers Her work “ MY EXPERIENCE AS A LEGISLATOR ”

8. Dr muthulakshmi stipendary benefit scheme