Neera

Neera Arya (5 March 1902 - 26 July 1998) was a veteran of the Indian National Army (INA). She served in the Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the INA. Neera Arya was born in Khekra Nagar on March 5, 1902. Her father was an affluent businessman. She completed her early education in Calcutta.

Neera Desai (1925 — 25 June 2009) was one of the leaders of Women's Studies in India and was noted for her contributions as a professor, researcher, academician, political activist, and social worker. She founded the first of its kind Research Centre for Women’s Studies and the Centre for Rural Development in 1974. She joined the SNDT Women's University in 1954 and was a part of various governing bodies as a professor and the Head of Department of Sociology (post-graduate).