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economist, writer and women’s rights activist (born 1933)

Devaki Jain

b. 1933, born Mysore, writes in English, writer

Devaki Jain is an Indian economist and writer, who has worked mainly in the field of feminist economics. In 2006 she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award from Government of India, for her contribution to social justice and the empowerment of women.

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Also writing in English