Kohima, Mar 25 : Zaputuou Angami(89), founder and president of the Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH), passed away at her residence in Seithogei here.
She was in coma for sometime after suffering stroke in February this year.
She is survived by a daughter and 77 inmates of the KODH.
Late Zaputuoü Angami also fondly called ‘Amma’ was born on September 27, 1922 at Dihoma Village.
She was the first lady from the village to receive education and pursued a career as nurse under the Medical Department of the Nagaland government.
It was during her posting as nurse that she first adopted a boy whose mother had died during childbirth, Zaputuoü then committed herself to taking care of orphans and set up the KODH in 1973.
She has looked after more than 600 people so far at the Home, taking care of their health, education and spiritual life.
Many of them are now in various government services, private companies and the Indian Army and Assam Rifles.
She had received numerous awards for her work and contributions.
Notable among them are the Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award (Government of India), Real Heroes award (CNN-IBN and Reliance India), Outstanding Contribution in Social Service Award (Government of Nagaland), Karmayogi Award (Lions Club), Gold Medal (Governor, Nagaland) and Lifetime Achievement Award (Chief Minister, Nagaland).
Late Zaputuoü was laid to rest at her residence premise at KODH.
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