Interview with Radha Behn Bhatt by Siby K Joseph Vivek Kumar Shaw

 

Gandhi Marg Quarterly 47(3): 364–370 © 2025 Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi http://gandhimargjournal.org/ ISSN 0016—4437


 Interview 

with 

Radha Behn Bhatt

 Siby K. Joseph 

Vivek Kumar Shaw
 IN KAUSANI, A TRANQUIL mountain setting, Radha Behn Bhatt, recipient of the Padma Shri in 2025, embodies a life dedicated to social work, aligned with Gandhi’s principles of truth, non-violence, and creativity. At 18, she left home to serve society shortly after India’s independence, embodying Gandhi’s vision of a renewed nation. Throughout her life, Radha Behn has contributed significantly to organizations like Lakshmi Ashram and the Gandhi Peace Foundation, championing women’s rights, rural development, and environmental conservation. Her activism includes pivotal movements to protect the Himalayas and foster inter-community peace, nurturing a connection between humanity and nature amidst the challenges of modernity. Even at 92, her spirit inspires youth, as highlighted by a June 2025 interview with Vivek Kumar Shaw and Siby K. Joseph that revealed her impactful life journey. Radha Behn Bhatt serves as a beacon of truth and service, illustrating the profound beauty of a life committed to positive change and linking the past and present through her enduring message of hope and resilience.














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