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Ananya Ganotra

2025 - Present

People of Purpose: How Praveen Karn Is Building Pathways of Dignity and Work Through Spark Minda Group

Praveen Karn redefines CSR at Spark Minda by skilling prisoners to produce zero-defect products and employing India's largest PwD workforce.

People of Purpose: How Maninder Singh Is Reimagining Careers and Institutions for Social Change Through JobShob Nest

Maninder Singh is the founder of Jobshob Nest and he is also the co-founder of Vrikshai Collective Foundation.

People of Purpose: How One Woman’s Vision to Uplift Tribal Girls Grew into the Aahan Foundation, Empowering Future Leaders

Dr. Rashmi Om Tiwary witnessed a father selling his daughter, sparking Aahan's empowerment of tribal girls, from trauma healing to IRise leadership, shattering silence and sparking change.

People of Purpose: How Dr. Lopamudra Priyadarshini Is Building Communities Through CSR Beyond Charity

From tribal Odisha's humble beginnings to leading Hindalco's CSR initiatives, Dr. Priyadarshini has empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs and thousands of women, proving purpose-driven change transforms communities.

People of Purpose: How Saurabh Mehrotra’s Youth Dreamers Foundation Is Bridging India’s Scholarship Access Gap

Saurabh Mehrotra's YDF turns scholarship barriers into opportunities for 35,000 tribal/first-gen youth via funding, counseling, and skilling amid India's low higher education access.

People of Purpose: Archana & Anup Sahay of AARAMBH Empowering Children Through Rights, Water & Community Leadership in MP

Archana and Anup Sahay's AARAMBH empowers Bhopal's children through rights and community-led change across Madhya Pradesh.

People of Purpose: From Grassroots to Runa Pathak’s Impact Leadership at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd

From childhood grassroots volunteering to heading Jubilant FoodWorks' award-winning CSR initiatives, Runa Pathak bridges empathy, policy, and business for sustainable impact on 14,000+ farmers and youth.

People of Purpose: Shaheen Malik Turns Acid Attack Scars into Strength Through Brave Souls Foundation

Shaheen Malik survived a 2009 Panipat acid attack, endured 25 surgeries, and saw the accused acquitted in 2025.

People of Purpose: How CFTI’s ‘Cup of Care’ Is Transforming Menstrual Health in Rural India

CFTI's "Cup of Care" shatters menstrual taboos in rural Maharashtra through women-led awareness and cups.

People of Purpose: How EcoSoul Is Turning India’s Sustainable Alternatives into Global Sustainable Solutions

Three professionals transform India's agro-waste into affordable, global sustainable home essentials, empowering rural women while outpacing China in the fight against single-use plastics.