Chutni Mahato, also known as Chutni Devi (born 1959), is a social worker from Jharkhand, India. Once a victim of witch-branding, she now works to help others who have been branded as witches and spreads awareness about superstitions and witchcraft.[1] In 2021, she was awarded the Padma Shri for her social work, India's fourth highest civilian award.[2]
- ^ Bisoee, Animesh (29 January 2021). "Branded 'Witch' Years Ago, Chutni Mahato from Jharkhand is Now a Padma Awardee". News18. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ Ranjan, Mukesh (31 January 2021). "This Jharkhand woman leads war against social evil 'witchcraft', rescues over 120 women". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 January 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.