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Biography
Shukhalata Rao (Bengali: সুখলতা রাও)(1886–1969) 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 got married to Dr. Jayanta Rao of Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro (Centre for the Welfare of Children and Mothers). 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:
- Galpa-ar-Galpa
- Galper Boi (1912)
- Aro Galpa (1916)
- Khoka Elo Beriye (1916)
- Natun Para (1922)
- Shonar Mayur
- Natun Chhora (1952)
- Bideshi Chora (1962)
- Nanan Desher Rupkatha
- Pather Alo
- Aesoper Golpo
- Living lights
Awards
Shukhalata Rao was given the Kaiser-e-Hind award by the Government of India in 1956 for her book Nije Pora.