Kiran Martin
Dr Kiran Martin | |
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Dr Kiran Martin | |
| Born | 9 June 1959 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Diploma in Child Health and Paedriatics |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, pediatrician, founder and director of Asha Society |
| Spouse | Godfrey Martin |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Personal blog |
Kiran Martin is an Indian pediatrician, social worker and the founder of Asha, a non governmental organization, working towards the health and community development of around 95 slum colonies in and around Delhi, reaching a reported number around to 700,000 slum dwellers. She was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.