Ava Dhar
| Ava Dhar M.B.E., O.B.E. | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 1 February 19671 February 1967 | |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Satyendra Mohan Dhar C.I.E., I.C.S. |
| 👶 Children | 2 including Manojit Mohan Dhar |
| Family | Dar (by marriage) |
Ava Dhar M.B.E., O.B.E.[1] was an Indian social worker, philanthropist and administrator known for her long-standing association with the Raphael Ryder Cheshire International Centre in Dehradun, India.
Early life and family
Ava Dhar was born to Nirmal Chandra Sen C.I.E and Saraju Sen. In 1926 she was married to Prince Satyendra Mohan Dhar C.I.E., I.C.S.[2], the son of Mohini Mohan Dhar, the retired Dewan of Mayurbhanj and the fourth raja of the Dar Raj.[3][4] Satyendra and Ava had two sons- Manojit Mohan Dhar[5] and Prateek Mohan Dhar. She was the grand-daughter of Sir. Krishna Govinda Gupta and the niece-in-law of Sir. Albion Rajkumar Banerji.
Career
Ava Dhar served in administrative and leadership capacities within the Cheshire Foundation movement, notably as the Honorary Secretary of the Raphael Ryder Cheshire International Centre located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.[6] The centre was established as a joint mission by Group Captain Lord Leonard Cheshire and Sue Ryder, operating as a village of homes catering to individuals with diverse needs, including those affected by physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and leprosy.[7] She met Zakir Hussain, the former president of India in October 1963.[8]
Honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Kaiser-i-Hind Medal
References
- ↑ Office, Great Britain India (1947). The India Office and Burma Office List for ... p. 72. Search this book on
- ↑ Supplement to the London Gazzette 13 June 1946 p. 2791
- ↑ Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage. Kelly's Directories. 1971. p. 2595. Search this book on
- ↑ Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage: With Her Majesty's Royal Warrant Holders. Kelly's Directories. 1955. p. 1610. Search this book on
- ↑ Academy, Indian National Science (2004). Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Indian National Science Academy. p. 207. Search this book on
- ↑ "RAPHAEL" Ryder-Cheshire International Center For the Relief of Suffering, Dehradun Vol. 1, No. S-June, 1966-Price 10c p. 7
- ↑ Russell, Wilfrid W. (1980). New Lives for Old: The Story of the Cheshire Homes. Gollancz. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-575-02807-4. Search this book on
- ↑ "Gallery: Memorable Visits to Raphael". Raphael Ryder Cheshire. Retrieved 2026-08-30.
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