Sumant Mehta

Sumant Mehta (1 July 1877 – 15 December 1968) was a physician, independence activist and social worker from 20th-century India. Educated in London, he served as a personal physician of the Gaekwad rulers of Baroda State before entering public life in 1921. Along with his wife Sharda Mehta, he was involved in social and political activities.

Early life and education Sumant Mehta was born in Surat on 1 July 1877 in a Vadnagara Nagar Brahmin family. His father Batukram Shobharam Mehta was a personal physician of the Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda State and had studied in England. His mother Dahigauri belonged to Surat.

He had his school education in Baroda and Bombay (now Mumbai). He was a medical student at the time of their marriage and was four years older than her. After getting married he later, left for Manchester, England for further studies. He completed his medical education and received MBChB from Victoria University of Manchester in 1901. He organised a youth conference in 1929. He established an Ashram in Shertha village near Kalol in 1936. His other works include Samajdarpan and Hali: Jameenna Gulamo.

Death He died on 15 December 1968.