Dhanvanthi Rama Rau

Dhanvanthi Rama Rau
Born1893 (1893)
Hubli, India
Died1987 (aged 93–94)
Alma materPresidency College, Chennai
OccupationsWomen's rights activist and social worker
Known forWomen's rights and family planning advocacy
SpouseSir Benegal Rama Rau
Children2
AwardsPadma Bhushan
Kaisir-i-Hind gold medal
Griggs Gold Medal

Dhanvanthi, Lady Rama Rau (1893–1987) was founder and president of the Family Planning Association of India and the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Her husband was Sir Benegal Rama Rau, the noted civil servant; she was the mother of Santha Rama Rau, the writer.

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