sentences:  Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur, located on the large plot of land donated by his family, is named in his honour.His wife, Achamma Matthai was an Indian social worker and a women's rights activist.The Government of India honoured her in 1954 with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, for her contributions to the society,
  
  John Matthai was invested as a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in 1934, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1959.