India’s oldest student Bhageerathi Amma passes away at 107

WHY IN THE NEWS?

• Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest woman in India to take the equivalency exams, has passed away due to age-related ailments. She was 107-years-old.
• Amma, who hailed from the Kollam district of Kerala, decided to continue her education at the age of 105.
• Amma had quit formal education in class three when she was 9 years old. The centenarian was felicitated with the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar by the central government for her exceptional contribution towards women’s empowerment.