India’s “Hasti Kanya” Parbati Baruah, First Female Elephant Mahout, Honored with Padma Shri
Guwahati: Parbati Baruah, renowned as “Hasti Kanya” from Assam has scripted history by becoming India’s first woman mahout to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award. Breaking gender stereotypes, she has carved a niche for herself in the traditionally male-dominated field of elephant care and management. Parbati Baruah’s noteworthy achievements include her unwavering commitment to mitigating…