Sangkhumi Bualchhuak | |
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Born | 1948 Mizoram, India |
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Known for | Women empowerment in Mizoram |
Spouse | Ramhluna Khiangte |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Sangkhumi Bualchhuak is a social activist[1] known for the cause of women empowerment in Mizoram.
B Sangkhumi was President of Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), an apex body representing several local women's groups in Mizoram had been instrumental in passing of The Mizo Marriage Bill 2013,[2] The Mizo Inheritance Bill,[3] 2013, and The Mizo Divorce Bill, 2013.[4]
B. Sangkhumi is a former public servant who has worked as Director,[5] Higher & Technical Education in the Government of Mizoram member and Chairman of Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC). Upon reitirement she went on to lead Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP).[6] She has also uncessfully contested Champhai South MLA Constituency[7] in 2013.[8]
B. Sangkhumi was conferred with Padma Shree Award in 2021.[9]