Well-known social activist, and British national Annabel Mehta has been confirmed to get an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) later this year. Mother in law to Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Mehta will get the award for her tireless work with the under-privileged in Mumbai.
The British Deputy High Commission issued a media release that read, “Her Majesty the Queen approved the award to Mehta, a British national, in recognition of her work and service to under-privileged communities in Mumbai, and the NGO, Apnalaya. The Order of the British Empire (which has several ranks) was created in 1917 by King George V to recognise individuals, who have contributed valued service to their communities. MBE is a rank of the order and stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire.”
It also added, “Annabel has been recognised and honoured for over 40 years of service to under-privileged communities in India. Much of this has been through her leading role within the NGO, Apnalaya, of which she has been President since 2013.”
