Sindhutai Sapkal, a social activist and Padma Shri awardee, known as Kahi, the mother of orphaned children, has passed away. She bid farewell to the world on Tuesday at the age of 73. Sindhu Sapkal was always called Sindhutai or Mother. She devoted her entire life to the lives of orphans. More than 1400 orphans have also been brought up. She has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her outstanding social service. Sindhutai Sapkal was affectionately called the 'mother of orphans'. Sindhutai was suffering from septicaemia and was being treated at Galaxy Hospital in Pune for the past one and a half months. She has also been awarded the Padma Shri last year. She breathed her last at 8.30 pm on Tuesday. The last rites are scheduled to be performed in Pune today with full state honours.

President says Sindhutai's inspiring life-service story: President Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the passing away of Dr Sindhutai Sapkal and said that Sindhutai's life has been an inspiring saga of courage, dedication and service. She loved and served orphans, tribals and marginalized people. My thoughts to her family and followers.

The life of Dr Sindhutai Sapkal was an inspiring saga of courage, dedication and service. She loved & served orphaned, tribals and marginalised people. Conferred with Padma Shri in 2021, she scripted her own story with incredible grit. Condolences to her family and followers. pic.twitter.com/vGgIHDl1Xe

  President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 4, 2022

Modi says, "I am hurt by Sindhutai's departure: PM Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Dr Sindhutai Sapkal. He has said that Dr Sindhutai Sapkal is going to be remembered for her good service to society. She also did a lot of work among marginalized communities. I am hurt by her death. Condolences to her family and fans. Peace.

Dr. Sindhutai Sapkal will be remembered for her noble service to society. Due to her efforts, many children could lead a better quality of life. She also did a lot of work among marginalised communities. Pained by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/nPhMtKOeZ4

  Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2022

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