Theilin Phanbuh

Theilin Phanbuh
Born	(1946-04-13) 13 April 1946 (age 79) Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Occupation	Social worker
Known for	Social service
Awards	Padma Shri

Theilin Phanbuh is an Indian social worker and the chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW). ^{[1] [2]} Born on 13 April 1946 in Shillong in the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, ^[3] she is reported to have been actively involved with the socio-cultural milieu of the state, ^{[4] [5]} especially in cases where women's rights are challenged ^{[6] [7]} and delivers lectures on the topic. ^[8] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2005, for her contributions to Indian society. ^{[9] [10]}

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References

1. "Theilin Phanbuh is MSCW Chairperson". Meghalaya Times. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
2. "MEMBERS OF THE MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN". MEGHALAYA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN. 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
3. "Autographs of the Recipients of Padma Shri". Indian Autographs. 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
4. "Slow trials embolden criminals: Phanbuh". Shillong Times. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
5. "Poor response to vaccination programmes worries Phanbuh". Shillong Times. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
6. "Women's Commission Seeks Report on Tribal Woman's Death in Police Station". ND TV. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
7. "Take stern action against girl's murderer". Oh Meghalaya. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
8. "Women's Cell". Shillong College. 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
9. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
10. "Padma Awards for Dixit, Shah Rukh". Tribune. 25 January 2005. Retrieved 4 December 2015.