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Moharana, who turned waste into craft items, dies at 67

1 2 3 4 Kendrapada: Kamala Moharana, who gained national recognition for recycling waste materials into beautiful craft items, passed away in Cuttack on Saturday night. She was 67. Moharana had sustained serious back injuries after a fall at her home in Kendrapada district's Khairabad village on Wednesday night. Initially treated at the Kendrapada district headquarters hospital, she was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, where she succumbed to her injuries. She was cremated on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised Moharana's work during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address on Feb 26, 2023. He had taken blessings from her during a public meeting in Kendrapada on May 29, 2024. Moharana had also sent the PM a rakhi made from recycled materials last year. She was invited by the Centre to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan 26. Starting in 2016 with a small women's self-help group (SHG), Kamala empowered around 50 women to earn livelihood by turning waste materials like plastic and polythene into useful and decorative items. Her efforts not only supported families but also helped clean the environment. "She was a torch-bearer of Swachh Bharat Mission . Her death is a great loss for us," said Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo "Plastic, polythene and other waste items cause pollution and she focused on those to create beautiful items. Her sudden death has shattered us," said Ganeswar Behera, Kendrapada MLA. "Many women working under her helped turn waste into wonder. She will be remembered for her good work to clean the environment," said Mahakalapada MLA Durga Prasan Nayak. Many political functionaries, social workers and well-wishers visited her home to pay their last respects. Moharana is survived by her husband, five married daughters and son.