About Krishna Mehta
Lived 1913 – 1993 (aged 79–80). Krishna Mehta was an Indian social worker.
Krishna Mehta (4 June 1913 – 20 October 1993) was an Indian politician, social worker, and the first woman member of parliament from Jammu and Kashmir. She is known for her contributions to social welfare and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of the 1947 Partition, as well as for her work in establishing institutions for disadvantaged women and refugees in Jammu and Kashmir. which she considered her as third son focused on providing vocational training and economic support for displaced and disadvantaged women, with the aim of promoting self-reliance.
Political career In 1962, Mehta was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, becoming the first female MP from Jammu and Kashmir. In this role role, she advocated for social development initiatives and worked to bring national attention to issues in her home state. She invited then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Kishtwar to provide a firsthand understanding of the region’s challenges.
Later life and death Mehta maintained an interest in spirituality, spending time at the ashram of her guru, Magan Baba, in Kishtwar. She continued her work in social welfare and wrote about her experiences, including the challenges faced in Kashmir. Krishna Mehta died on 20 October 1993, in Kishtwar. In accordance with her wishes, her ashes were immersed in the Chenab River.
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Who was Krishna Mehta?
Indian politician (born 1913)
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Krishna Mehta was born in 1913.
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Krishna Mehta died in 1993.
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Krishna Mehta was a social worker.
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Krishna Mehta was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Krishna Mehta. https://biography.guide/krishna-mehta/
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