30+ years of social service

Usha Thakur

Granddaughter of Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' · Social Activist

“True service to humanity requires courage, compassion and dedication.” — Based in Noida Sector 31, working for underprivileged women and children.

4000+ trees/year 40 girls rehabilitated

🇮🇳 Deshbhakt Samaj 📖 Dinkar legacy ⚖️ Nithari voice

Mrs. Usha Thakur
Social Activist

"Service above self"

Inspirational Family Legacy

Father: Shiv Sagar Mishra (Freedom Fighter) · Grandfather: Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'

Usha Thakur grew up in an environment steeped in patriotism and literature. Her father was an active freedom fighter, and her grandfather the legendary poet Dinkar. This heritage naturally instilled in her a deep sense of social responsibility.

Key Contributions · Areas of Service

Child Welfare

Rescue and rehabilitation of nearly 40 abducted and vulnerable girls. Safe shelter, education, and emotional support.

Women Empowerment

Initiated 'Nari Shakti Kendra' proposal with then CM Mulayam Singh Yadav. Advocacy for women's training and self-reliance.

Community Awareness

Open discussions on drugs, vulgarity, crimes against women (CIFOVIC). Health camps, tree plantations, adult education.

⏳ Life Timeline

Early LifeBorn in Samastipur, educated in Delhi (LSR College).

1990-2005Active in Noida Sector 31: child labour, literacy, family planning, tree plantation.

2006-07Nithari case – became the voice of victim families, liaised with administration.

2010-2020Rehabilitated 40 trafficked girls; continued fight for Nari Shakti Kendra.

Times of India Clip

“CBI talks to kin, retraces steps – Nithari (Noida): The Central Bureau of Investigation team was back in Nithari on Saturday, questioning families…” Usha Thakur played a crucial role in supporting the victims.

Nithari · 2006

🕊️ New Light in the Lives of 40 Abducted Girls

Usha Thakur played a pivotal role in the rescue and rehabilitation of nearly 40 abducted and trafficked girls. Despite immense challenges, she arranged safe shelter, education, and a path to self-reliance. Today, these women live with dignity and independence.

Achievements & Recognition

Navrattan Samman 2003	Honored for social service by Ashiyana Group
President, Deshbhakt Samaj	Leading an NGO for public welfare
Hindustan Times Feature	"Taking on the high & mighty" – recognized for social courage
Women Entrepreneurs' Institute	Special honor on International Women's Day

Event Gallery

Moments of service, awareness, and empowerment

Health Camp

Sector 31, Noida

Tree Plantation Drive

4000+ saplings

Women's Awareness

Nari Shakti Kendra

Rehabilitation Workshop

40 girls

Nithari Case Support

2006

Open Discussion

Drugs & Crime Against Women

Blanket Distribution

Winter 2019

Adult Education Class

Sector 31

Plantation Drive

2023

Felicitation Ceremony

Navrattan Samman

Self Reflection · My Goals

Strengths: Passion for learning, kindness, sociable, honesty.

Areas to improve: Occasional impatience; practicing more humility and patience.

Goals: Education for underprivileged children, women's self-reliance, fostering patriotism.

Plans: Establish Nari Shakti Kendra, plant 5000 trees annually.

My dream is that every woman becomes self-reliant, every child is educated, and society is built on compassion and respect.

— Usha Thakur

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+91 - 8130 619 701 contact@ushathakur.org

Social activist Usha Thakur: “The aim is to uplift the deprived classes” : Known for her pivotal role in exposing the Nithari case, she remains ever ready to help people, whether it is stopping child marriage or organizing health camps in neglected settlements. – Noida Correspondent