Shukhalata Rao


Shukhalata Rao was a Bengali social worker and children's book author. Born in Kolkata in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendra Kishore Roychowdhury, and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree. Later she had a career in teaching. She married Dr. Jayanta Rao of Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro. She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha.

Writings

Shukhalata was the editor of Alok, a newspaper. Her writings include children's stories, and fairy tales. Her books include:
Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora.