From West Bengal, two persons were recognised with Padma Shri for their efforts in social work. Subhasini Mistry, a woman who lost her husband due to poverty, went on to build a charitable hospital that never refuses treatment to the poor. Here is more about them:Subhasini Mistry — Padma Shri for Social WorkAt the age of 23, Subhasini Mistry lost her husband. Sudhanshu Biswas — Padma Shri for Social WorkA freedom-fighter and staunch believer in Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy, Sudhanshu Biswas is a one-man army. In the next 23 years, by 1996, Biswas set up a string of charitable schools, an old-age home, a children’s home and a free dispensary in the region.

Source: Hindustan Times January 27, 2018 04:20 UTC