Members Bioprofile

AKKAMMA DEVI, SHRIMATI, B.A., Cong., (Madras—Nilgiris—1962):  D. of Shri M. K. Motha Gowder; B. Bearhutty, Coonoor Taluk, Nilgiris,September 5, 1918; ed. at St. Joseph’s Convent, Coonoor and St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (Kerala); m. Shri H. B. Joghi Gowder, June 16, 1943; 1 S. and 1 D.; Honorary social worker since 1954.

Social activities: Worked for spreading girls’ education in villages; Chairman, Distt. Project Implementing Committee, Nilgiris, of Welfare Extension Projects of Central Social Welfare Board, 1954—56; Member, State Social Welfare Advisory Board, Madras 1956—March 1961; Member, Standing Committee, All India Women’s Conference; Member, State Advisory Board, Women’s Savings Campaign; Chairman, Distt. Level Committee for Women and Children’s Programmes, Nilgiris; President, A.I. Women’s Conference Branch, Ootacamund.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Social work. 

Special interest:  Handicrafts, specially knitting.

Permanent address:  Hubbathalai, P.O. Aruvankadu, Nilgiris.