Mrs. Bhanumathi Neelakantan is a renowned Hon. Social Worker of Jamshedpur since 1956. She is an educationist and a person working for various projects. She has been responsible for starting the following reputed Schools -D. B. M. S. Schools and Career Academy, Chinmaya Secondary School, Jamshedpur Public School, New Baridih, T. R. F. Valley View School, Narbheram Hansraj English School and the School of Hope for the mentally retarded. She was also a member of the Tisco Schools visiting Committee. As a Social worker she has been actively connected with AIWC, Blood Bank, Family Planning Clinic, Red Cross Society and other projects and organizations connected with the welfare of women.
As a responsible citizen of Jamshedpur, she has founded the Bihar Women Cricket Association, JOGGA, Bihar Kennel Club, Jamshedpur Music Circle, Chinmaya Mission, Quiz Society, Nehru Bal Vikas, Jamshedpur Citizens Council and worked for promoting the cultural spirit among the youth of Jamshedpur. She is a recipient of Michael John Memorial Award, J. N. Tata Award, Arya Samaj Vidya Peeth Award and Diamond Jubilee Social Workers Award from Madrasi Sammelani.
As founder member of all the six school of DBMS she made the samaj as the number one organization in Jamshedpur.. Her visionary approach and tireless efforts to succeed will always be remembered. Her contributions have fast imprint on the sands of time to be followed as a roll model for generations to come. From 1955 till date as an ideal social workers she is connected with a variety of social projects in the town contributing her might to the progress of the society of Steel City. It is a rare privilege for her to be a founder member and later organize the Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
