Nirmala Joshi of the first Sisters of the institute to head a foreign mission when she went to Panama. In 1976, Joshi started the contemplative branch of the Missionaries of Charity and remained at its head until 1997, when she was elected to succeed Mother Teresa as Superior General of the institute. The government of India bestowed the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award, on Sister Joshi on Republic Day (26 January) 2009 for her services to the nation. Her term as Superior General ended on 25 March 2009, and she was succeeded by German born Sister Mary Prema Pierick. Joshi
Nirmala College Nirmala College Nirmala College is a first grade arts and science college in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India run by the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. The College celebrated the golden jubilee in the academic year 2002-2003. The institution is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Nirmala College is governed by a Management Board consisting of 47 members. The Board meets at least four times a year and takes all important decisions concerning the governance of the college. The College is run by the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese