Dr. Shanta was born in Lohore (presently in Pakistan) in a lower-middle-class family in 1917. She was a keen learner and an enthusiastic student. Growing up watching the freedom struggle of india, she always wanted to become a doctor. she completed her medical study in the year 1939 form Amritsar Medical College, Punjab. After completing her studies, she started her career as a Medical officer in Dalhousie.

Dr. Shanta did not marry and dedicated her life in serving the community. She passed away on 15th Dec 2003. She was titled as "Mother Teresa of Kotputli" by the local newspapers.

During that time she was the only doctor in the area and hence performed more than 50 thousand medical deliveries. Although being a breast cancer survivor, her compassion to work for the community never dwindled . Her Passion has inspired many of us to build a healthy community beginning to start with little endeavors.