Unknown leader By:

Neha Mehndiratta

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal (1914-2012) An Encouraging Story of Struggle, Courage and Sacrifice

About Leader- Small Introduction

Born on 24th October 1914 in kerela. Died on 23rd July 2012 Father S Swaminathan a lawyer, Madras

High Court Mother A.V. Ammukutty, Social Worker

and Independence Activist Education: MBBS and Diploma in

Gaynaecology and Obstretrics Work Experience: Doctor at Kasturba

Gandhi Hospital, Chennai. Spouse(s): PKN RAO(1940), Prem Kumar

Sahgal(1947)

Movement to Singapore• After failure of her marriage with pilot PKN Rao, She moved to

Singapore. There she established clinic for poor, most of whom were migrant labourers from India.

• Met some members of Subhash Chandra Bose's Indians National Army and influenced by Subhash Chandra.

• Subsequently, she had joined the Indian National Army (INA) and began to play active role in India independence league.

Rani Of Jhansi Regiment

• Lakshmi heard that Subhash Chandra Bose is determined to make a women regiment to fight for India independence and Lakshmi showed her interest.

• She was given mandate to set up Women’s regiment called as Rani of Jhansi regiment and Women responded enthusiastically o join the brigade.

• Since then Dr Lakshmi Swami Nathan became Captain Lakshmi – Identity remained with her for life.

Her Commitment & Contributions to the Society 1. During Bangladesh Crisis- she organized relief camp

and medical aid in Calcutta.2. A founding member of All India Democratic Women

Association.3. Led medical team at Bhopal after the gas tragedy in

December 19844. Worked towards restoring peace at Kanpur following

the anti sikh roits in 1984.5. Was nominated for President-ship and she was the

proud sole contender to the Late A.P.J Abdul Kalam

Qualities, Skills & AttributesA big honor and salutation to this wonder women who stood up against all the odds of her time serving for the country’s independence. A great combination of courage, boldness and modesty is a

constant inspiring factor for courageous individuals till date Selfless Commitment Focused Highly Determined Attitude Highly Persistent Empowerment Integrity DisciplinedHer untiring contribution to this subcontinent is highly exceptional.

True Transformational and Empathetic Leader

She is true example for Empathetic and Transformational Leader as far as Social Issues, Social Justice and Women Empowerment in the society.

Awards!!

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1998

Death• On 23rd July 2012 Lakshmi Sahgal died because of cardiac arrest,• Her body was given to Kanpur medical collage for medical research.• Captain Lakshmi Sahgal International Airport is proposed in Kanpur

district.

Thank You!!