Bihar Mahila Samaj

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Bihar Mahila Samaj
Founded1967
FounderUrmila Prasad, Nalini Rajimwale, Neelima Sarkar, Professor Gauri Ganguli [1]
TypeWomen's organisation
FocusWomen's rights, social justice, gender equality
HeadquartersKedar Bhawan, Patna, Bihar, India
Area served
Bihar, India
Key people
 Nivedita Jha (President)

Bihar Mahila Samaj is a women's organisation based in Bihar, India. [2] The organisation works on issues related to women's rights, social justice, and gender equality. [1] [3] Its headquarters is located at Kedar Bhawan, Patna. [4]

The organisation was founded in 1967 by Urmila Prasad, Nalini Rajimwale, Neelima Sarkar, and Professor Gauri Ganguli. It has been involved in campaigns related to women's empowerment and social reforms in Bihar. [1]

Bihar Mahila Samaj has been associated with advocacy on issues such as women's safety, dowry prohibition, and legal accountability in cases concerning women's rights. [5] [6] [7] The organisation is affiliated with the National Federation of Indian Women.

Journalist and social activist Nivedita Jha has served as the president of the organisation. [8] [9] [10]

The organisation has participated in awareness campaigns and advocacy programmes related to women's rights and social justice in Bihar. [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "50 years of an organization fighting for women". BBC News Hindi. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  2. ↑ Shahbaz, S.M. (2018-06-20). "Heat on CM". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  3. ↑ "Women seek 50% political representation". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  4. ↑ "Centre took decision under pressure on Women's Reservation Bill, Nivedita Jha remembered Comrade Geeta Mukherjee". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  5. ↑ "Women speak out against liquor bill". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  6. ↑ "Social integration policy sought for home inmates". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  7. ↑ "Women on protest path". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  8. ↑ "Opposition Slams Nitish For Removing Hijab of AYUSH Doctor, Raises Questions About His Mental Health". The Wire. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  9. ↑ "Patna NEET aspirant's death puts Bihar Police under scanner after post‑mortem flags sexual violence". Outlook India. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  10. ↑ "Patna: Three hospital staff accused of sexually assaulting critical COVID‑19 patient". The Caravan. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  11. ↑ "Program organized on 52nd foundation day of Bihar Mahila Sangh". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  12. ↑ "Bihar Mahila Samaj launches free sewing training school for poor girls". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
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