The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856, also Act XV, 1856, enacted on 25 July 1856, legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule was drafted by Lord Dalhousie.
Hansa Mehta was inspired by the leaders of the day, she travelled all over india, meeting women to create awareness among them. She was an eminent educationist and a dedicated social worker, she believed that unless there was improvement in the quality of life of women, social reform was not possible. She was associated with the All India women’s conference since its inception in 1927.
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