Ela Bhatt Age, Wiki and Bio

Ela Bhatt

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/09/1933
Age91 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Bombay Presidency, British Raj

Bio/Wiki

Full NameEla Ramesh Bhatt
Famous ForFounding Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA)
Role ModelMahatma Gandhi

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSarvajanik Girls High School, Surat
College/InstituteM.T.B. College, Surat; Sir L. A. Shah Law College; Afro-Asian Institute of Labor and Cooperatives, Tel Aviv
Qualifications
  • B.A.
  • LL.B.
  • Diploma of Labor and Cooperatives

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow

Family

FatherSumantrai Bhatt (Lawyer)
MotherVanalila Vyas
Siblings3
SpouseRamesh Bhatt
Children
SonMihir (b. 1959)
DaughterAmimayi (b. 1958)

Career

Awards/Honours
  • Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership (1977)
  • Right Livelihood Award (1984)
  • Padma Shri by the Government of India (1985)
  • Padma Bhushan (1986)
  • Niwano Peace Prize (2010)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ela established SEWA in 1972 to support women's empowerment.
Harvard University honored Ela with an honorary degree in 2001.
She played a key role in forming the Elders group.
Ela authored two books focusing on women's empowerment.
Hillary Clinton recognized Ela as one of the heroines.