"Dr. Kamala Mair was a visionary far beyond her time. She chose to see the best in the worst situations, which is the quality of a good leader. Critics are loud but success is louder. Her illustrious tenure as the Principal of D.A.V. College for Girls, Yamunanagar showed it."
-Mrs. Asha Kapur
Dr. Mair's colleague, (1971-78)
Dr. Kamala Mair, PhD (1918-1998)
First Principal of D.A.V. College for Girls, Yamunanagar
Poet, author, philosopher, Vedic scholar, classical musician, and advocate for women's empowerment
Early Life in Lucknow
Dr. Mair graduated from the prestigious Isabella Thoburn College (IT College) in Lucknow in 1938
Dr. Mair and family members / Also some of her gold medals and certificates
Dr. Mair's mother Mrs. Durga Devi, a learned and accomplished woman, and an active member of All India Women's Conference, Lucknow
Family Life
Mair residence: 213-D Model Town, Yamunanagar
Career
Dr. Mair was the founding professor and first Principal of D.A.V. College for Girls, Yamunanagar (1958-78)
Social Work
Dr. Mair was the Founder/President of All India Women's Conference, Yamunanagar chapter, President of Ladies Samaaj, Sector-4 Gurgaon and founder of a girls' sewing school at the Arya Samaaj, a Board Member of several institutions and organizations including D.A.V. Polytechnic for Women and M.L.N. College (both in Yamunanagar).
Literary Work
An avid reader and a prolific writer, Dr. Mair wrote booklets with poems and thoughts, and articles for social, literary and music magazines. She was the founder of Hindi Sahitya Sabha of Haryana.
Classical Music
An accomplished classical singer, and sitar player, Dr. Mair had won a gold medal at a singing contest and also sang at All India Radio, Lucknow. She is credited for promoting classical music in Yamunanagar, by organizing concerts and providing patronage to music organizations such as Vishwas Sangeet Parishad.
