Background:

Since her younger days, she has harbored a robust aspiration to establish a platform for underprivileged children, enabling them to cultivate and lead lives of dignity and productivity. While elitists might turn up for charity balls/events to show their support, the best among us treat these backward communities with disrespect and disdain. All of us are blessed with talents by the almighty, but unfortunately, in the absence of the right environment, our potential never comes to the fore. Notwithstanding their background, these children should not become victims of lack of opportunities and thereby unable to showcase their abilities. Her conviction rests on the belief that every child is born equal and should be granted identical prospects for accomplishment when nurtured in the appropriate milieu.

The pivotal juncture in her life materialized upon the inception of the Gunjan Foundation in 2004—an institution dedicated to uplifting underprivileged children. Bolstered by her family's backing, deliberate strides were taken towards her objectives. Among her aspirations was the establishment of a model institution for disadvantaged children, and this aspiration metamorphosed into reality with the magnanimous provision of land and edifice on lease for the "Swapna Sarthak School" by the DLF Foundation in 2010. Presently, the Gunjan Foundation extends scholarships to 400 students, facilitating scholastic and higher education, as well as skill enhancement in Delhi, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. The organization's outreach has extended by opening chapter in Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

"A woman encompasses the full circle, wielding the power to create, nurture, and transmute." Embarking on a gradual and measured trajectory, her breakthrough arrived with the orchestration of seminars centered on "Mind Pollution," delving into society's mindset toward the underprivileged—an endeavor that resonated triumphantly. "Should one labor with fervor and relish the pursuit, the solutions to life shall unveil themselves," she articulates.

Her father instilled within her a formidable system of beliefs: "Envision grand aspirations and with arduous labor, dreams shall materialize." Thus, impediments are not to dishearten and triumphs are not to corrupt.

Objective:

The prime directive she espouses is to proffer a conduit for children, especially those hailing from less privileged strata, to triumph in their life journeys.

Education:

Calcutta University, Kolkata, India.
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Literature
Saraswati Niketan, Kolkata, India Diploma in finishing course
South Delhi Polytechnic New Delhi, India
Nursery and Primary teachers training

Experience:

Patrika
A documentary serial on literature for Doordarshan where authors were invited and books discussed on the show.

Sahityaki.
A literary documentary serial for Doordarshan.

Bal Jagat.
A documentary serial for children where different activities of interest were planned

Stage shows:

N.I.R.C.
Compered for the show held in Vigyan Bhavan. "The show was presided by Hon'ble Giani Zail Singhji, then President of India".

Pankaj Udhas Night.
Compered a show for Pankaj Udhas.

Radio talk:
Talk on All India Radio on "Ganga Jamuna aur Saraswati ke Sangam par Bhartiya Sahitya".

Acting:
Acted as the main lead in Doordarshan Serial "Katha Vyatha"

Teaching:
Taught as a nursery & primary school teacher in Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi'

Work: GUNJAN FOUNDATION

Founded the Gunjan Foundation with the primary aim of educating underprivileged children and contributing to the betterment of the community. The establishment of an underprivileged school in April 2010 in Gurgaon marked a significant milestone, driven by the objective of delivering quality education while enhancing the living conditions of the students. This endeavor also sought to promote essential values such as social awareness, self- respect, self-reliance, prosperity, and a holistic, dignified, and sustainable quality of life.

Key achievements of the Gunjan Foundation include:

Provided scholarships to approximately 400 students in 2023-24 & aims to provide scholarships to 500 economically marginalized students in 2024-25 for school, higher education, and skill development in Delhi, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. Gunjan Foundation is expanding its reach to more cities.

As an impassioned environmentalist, she has been dedicated to heightening awareness about the pressing concern of mind pollution, which affects not only the current generation but also generations to come. In the summer of 2005, she orchestrated a groundbreaking daylong symposium on 'Mind Pollution' in Delhi. Esteemed speakers such as Dr. Karan Singh, Late Sri Vishnu Kant Shastri, Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and Shovna Narayan, among others, were invited to share their insights. The resounding success of the inaugural symposium led to the organization of a subsequent, larger event, featuring prominent figures like Mrs. Sushma Seth, Ms. Nalini Singh, and Dr. S.Y Quraishi, garnering widespread media attention.

Bolstered by the positive reception and the seminars' impact, she conceived the idea of publishing a book on Mind Pollution. Collaborating with eminent speakers and notable writers who participated in the seminars, including luminaries like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dr. Karan Singh, Shovana Narayan, Dr. L.M. Singhvi, and Dr. David Frawly, she brought forth the book 'Exploring Mind Pollution' in 2010. The book encapsulates the profound wisdom and insights of these distinguished national and international personalities.

Award:

Top Ten most impactful NGOs of the year 2024 by BRAND HONCHOS
Women Prestige Awards (WPA) 2024 from Lions Club Delhi Veg in association with Indo Myanmar Friendship Association & Nari Shakti – Ek Nayi Pahal Foundation
Perseverance Award of the year 2022 by Tara Institute
Award from Times of India for Inspiring Women Leaders-North 2022
Award from Mentor And Mascot Indian Film Federation Sashakt Naari Sammaan Season-III in the field of Social Worker
Award for International Women’s Day for Excellence in the Field of Child Welfare by Indian Council for UN relations for the year 2021
Award for contribution to society & Education presented by CA Rshmi Khetrapal
Momento given by Dr. Sonal Mansingh
Award from Heart and Soul Women Rising Felicitations for the year 2017
Double Helical Award for the year 2016
Woman Achiever Award by All India Achievers Conference for the year 2015
Saraswat Sammaan " manav mamta mani" from Kasganj, Eta,UP.

Member:

Mahavir International Member- Vira Executive Committee
Member of Internal Compliant Committee for prevention of sexual Harassment of Women at workplace, Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts
NGO Member in the CASH Committee of Safdarjung Hospital 2016 &2017
Advisory board member of NGO Naritaav

Interests:

Reading, Writing, Music, Cooking.

Date of Birth:

06-03-1953.

Office Address :

S-5, 1st floor, Greater Kailash Part-I, New Delhi-110048
Phone : 01141016762