Hirabai Lobi
Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 Talala tehsil, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, India |
| Died | January 24, 2025 (aged 64–65) |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi (1960 – 24 January 2025) was an Indian tribal leader and social worker from Gujarat,[1] was known for her tireless efforts to uplift the Siddi tribal community.[2][3] She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023,[4] one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to social work.[5][6]
Early life and activities
She resides in Jambur village, located in the Talala tehsil of the Gir Somnath district in Gujarat.[7] As a member of the Siddi community, which has African roots, Hirabai experienced the loss of her parents during her early years and was subsequently raised by her grandmother.[8][9] She was married at the age of 14.
She acquired knowledge from her surroundings, especially through the radio. Programs on organic fertilizer-making inspired her to implement these techniques in her community. She frequently visited the Gandhinagar Secretariat, seeking new information and understanding various schemes to improve the lives of her community members.[10] Hirabai focused on empowering women of the Siddi community. In 2004, she founded the Mahila Vikas Foundation, which became a cornerstone for her initiatives to uplift women.[11]
Death
Hirabai died on January 24, 2025 in her home at Jambur village in Gir Somnath district and is survived by her two sons and a daughter.[1]
Awards
- Padma Shri (2023)
- Reliance Real Award
- Janakidevi Prasad Bajaj Award.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Hirabai Lobi, who uplifted Siddis, dead". The Times of India. 2025-01-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Who is Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, the Padma Shri awardee who changed lives of over 700 Siddi women?". News9live. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "कौन हैं Hirbai Lobi जिन्होंने पद्म श्री लेने के बाद राष्ट्रपति के कंधे पर प्यार से हाथ रखा?". Indiatimes (in Hindi). 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1893797
- ^ "Who is Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi? Gujarat tribal woman who won Padma Shri award". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Division, Publications. India 2024: A Reference Annual. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 978-81-19936-75-5.
- ^ Tribal, The Indian (2023-02-22). "Community First, Padma Shri Hirabai Lobi's Motto". The Indian Tribal. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Hirabai Lobi: 700 से ज्यादा महिलाओं और बच्चों का संवारा जीवन, जानें पद्मश्री हीराबाई लोबी के बारे में". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "POPxo Power Women List 2024: Hirabai Ibrahim Lobi, The Woman With Grit & Grace". India's Largest Digital Community of Women | POPxo. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Watch: PM Modi bows to Padma Shri awardee Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi, who is she?". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Tahera, Khadeeja (2025-03-28). "कौन थीं हीराबाई इब्राहीम लोबी?". फेमिनिज़म इन इंडिया. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Puraskar, Jankidevi Bajaj (2016-08-02). "TBI Blogs: How a 56-Year-Old Siddi Woman is Transforming Her Village, One Initiative at a Time". The Better India. Retrieved 2024-12-05.