Dhanvanthi Rama Rau | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Alma mater | Presidency College, Chennai |
| Occupation(s) | Women's rights activist and social worker |
| Known for | Women's rights and family planning advocacy |
| Spouse | Sir Benegal Rama Rau |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan Kaisir-i-Hind gold medal Griggs Gold Medal |
Dhanvanthi, Lady Rama Rau (1893–1987) was founder and president of the Family Planning Association of India and the International Planned Parenthood Federation. She was married to Sir Benegal Rama Rau, the noted civil servant, and was the mother of Santha Rama Rau, the writer.