Madhulika Rawat, wife of CDS Bipin Rawat, passed away along with her husband, and 11 others, after an IAF Mi 17 V5 helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu.
Born on born 7 February, 1963 in Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh, Madhulika was the daughter of late politician Mrigendra Singh.
She had also served as the president of AWWA (Army Wives Welfare Association), a body that has been described on their website as "an association that works for the welfare of the spouses, children and dependents of Army personnel. It is aptly called the invisible hand that shapes the punch of the Indian Army." As per media reports, it is also one of the largest NGOs in India.
According to News18, Madhulika Rawat was also part of many welfare programs and campaigns that aid the Veer Naris (Army widows) and differently-abled children.
She studied in Gwalior's famous Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya and graduated with a degree in Psychology from Daulatram College, Delhi University.
Madhulika also spent her time carrying out social-work for cancer-patients and was part of health-awareness campaigns.
Madhulika Rawat is survived by her two daughters: one who is based in Bombay, and the other one who lived with them in Delhi.
(With inputs from News18.)
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