Born in a middle class family of a school teacher. Founded, along with husband, 'Jeevan Kutir' for rural reconstruction and training workers for similar work. Founded Banasthali Vidyapith - a unique centre for learning for girls from Nursery to the Post Graduate stage on the principles of progressive learning. Developed its programme of Panchmukhi Shiksha consisting of Physical, Practical, Aesthetic, and a range of co-curricular activities. Banasthali Vidyapith has a status of a Deemed University.
Banasthali Vidyapith,
P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith,
Rajasthan - 304 022
Tel: 01438 - 228341
Fax: 228365
Email: dshastri@banasthali.ac.in