Dr. Meera Shrivastav
Dr. Meera Shrivastav 
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 Educator, Author & Cancer Awareness Advocate | |
| Full Name | Dr. Meera Shrivastav (Meera Srivastava) |
| Born | 23 December 1956 |
| Birth Place | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Educator, Principal, Director, Administrator, Author, Cancer Awareness Advocate |
| Current Role | Administrator, Postgraduate College of Nursing, Gwalior |
| City | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Experience | 43+ Years in Education and Administration |
| Books Published | 3 (Sabse Badi Ponji, Ankahi Mankahi, Yatra) |
| Awards | 20 State, National & International Awards |
| @meera.shrivastav | |
| Meera Srivastav | |
| YouTube | @Meera Shrivastav 1254 |
| meera.shrivastav1956@gmail.com | |
Dr. Meera Shrivastav (also written as Meera Srivastava) is a veteran Indian educator, author, administrator and cancer awareness advocate based in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. Born on 23 December 1956 in Hyderabad, she has dedicated over 43 years to school education and administration — serving as Teacher, Headmistress, Principal and Director across educational institutions in Gwalior. She is currently serving as Administrator at the Postgraduate College of Nursing, Gwalior. A published author of three books — including two poetry collections — she is also a passionate advocate for cancer awareness, drawing strength from her own experience of living with triple negative breast cancer. She has received 20 prestigious awards at the state, national and international level — recognising her contributions to education, literature, social welfare and cancer awareness.
Early Life and Education
Dr. Meera Shrivastav was born on 23 December 1956 in Hyderabad, India. She received her school and higher education in Kanpur and Gwalior.
She completed her academic qualifications from leading institutions in Gwalior:
- Master's Degree in Economics — Jiwaji University's Government Girls College, Murar, Gwalior
- Master's Degree in Sociology — Jiwaji University's Government Girls College, Murar, Gwalior
- B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) — Shiksha Mahavidyalay, Gwalior
- Doctorate (Honoris Causa) 2025 — Magic and Art University, Faridabad, Haryana
Career
Early Career — Teaching (1980)
Dr. Meera Shrivastav began her professional career in 1980, joining a private school in Gwalior as a teacher. From the very beginning of her career, she demonstrated exceptional dedication to student development, academic excellence and institutional growth.
School Leadership — Headmistress, Principal and Director (1982–2023)
In 1982, just two years into her teaching career, Dr. Meera Shrivastav took over the responsibility of managing the school — beginning her journey as Headmistress. Over the following four decades, she rose through successive roles of increasing responsibility — serving as Headmistress, Principal and Director — dedicating a remarkable 43 years to school education and administration in Gwalior.
Her long tenure in school leadership reflects her unwavering commitment to quality education, character building and the holistic development of students.
Current Role — Administrator, Postgraduate College of Nursing, Gwalior
Dr. Meera Shrivastav is currently serving as Administrator at the Postgraduate College of Nursing, Gwalior — continuing her lifelong dedication to educational administration and healthcare education even beyond her decades of school leadership.
Published Works
Dr. Meera Shrivastav is a published author with three books to her credit — spanning inspirational writing and poetry:
| Year | Title | Genre | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Sabse Badi Ponji | Inspirational Writing | Bharat Bharti Prakashan, Allahabad |
| 2022 | Ankahi Mankahi | Collaborative Poetry on Paintings | Aadarsh Prakashan, Bhopal |
| 2023 | Yatra | Poetry | Aadarsh Prakashan, Bhopal |
- Sabse Badi Ponji (1990) — Her debut publication, published by Bharat Bharti Prakashan, Allahabad
- Ankahi Mankahi (2022) — A collaborative work of poetry inspired by paintings, published by Aadarsh Prakashan, Bhopal
- Yatra (2023) — A poetry collection, published by Aadarsh Prakashan, Bhopal
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Meera Shrivastav has received 20 awards across five decades — recognising her contributions to education, literature, social welfare and cancer awareness:
| Year | Award | Awarded By |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Best Student Award | MLB School |
| 1994 | Best Teacher Award | Shri Suraj Shiksha Prasar Samiti, Morar, Gwalior |
| 1998 | Prashasti Patra | Anter Rashtriya Gayatri Pariwar, Bhopal |
| 2002 | Certificate of Appreciation | Aid Cancer and Tuberculosis Society, Lucknow |
| — | Prashasti Patra — Shiksha Vid | Gwalior Vikas Samiti, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior |
| 2006 | Certificate of Appreciation | Cancer Aid Society, Lucknow |
| 2009 | Certificate of Appreciation | Rotary Club of Gwalior |
| 2013 | Leader of Distinction with Vision — Executive Certificate in School Management | MERI |
| 2015 | Annual Santulan Award for Education | Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan |
| 2016 | Prashansa Patra — Inspayer Award | Bharat Sarkar avam Lok Shikshan |
| — | Certificate of Participation — Positive Attitudes towards Women Empowerment | Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya |
| 2022 | Shresth Shikshak Samman | Sanskar Manjari, Gwalior |
| 2024 | Nayika Award | Goonj (FM) |
| 2024 | Shan-e-Gwalior | Golden Youth and Culture Society |
| 2025 | Shan-e-Gwalior | Golden Youth and Culture Society |
| 2025 | Vishishth Samman | Mahila avam Rozgar Srijan Ayaam, Gwalior |
| 2025 | Kayastha Ratna Samman — for Sahitya, Education and Cancer Awareness | Bhagwan Chitragupt Dham, Gwalior |
| 2025 | Popular Choice Award | Seniors Today |
| 2025 | Super Woman Award | Forever Star India |
| 2025 | Doctorate (Honoris Causa) | Magic and Art University, Faridabad, Haryana |
Cancer Awareness Advocacy
Dr. Meera Shrivastav is a courageous and vocal advocate for cancer awareness — drawing from her own personal experience of living with triple negative breast cancer. Rather than allowing her condition to limit her, she has transformed her journey into a mission of awareness, support and encouragement for others facing similar challenges.
She continues to dedicate her energy to spreading cancer awareness and supporting patients and families affected by cancer — through personal engagement, community programmes and her public platform. Her Kayastha Ratna Samman 2025 specifically recognises her contribution to cancer awareness alongside her achievements in literature and education.
Vision and Message
Dr. Meera Shrivastav's message to the youth of India reflects her lifelong philosophy of purposeful achievement:
Aim for great success, but let every achievement contribute to the progress of our Nation.
On her personal vision, she shares with characteristic clarity and courage:
As I am living with triple negative breast cancer, I do not define a distant long-term vision. Instead, I focus on the present. For as long as I am able, I will continue working dedicatedly toward cancer awareness and supporting others with knowledge and encouragement.
Online Presence
- Instagram — @meera.shrivastav
- Facebook — Meera Srivastav
- YouTube — @Meera Shrivastav 1254
- Email — meera.shrivastav1956@gmail.com