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Rituparna Neog is a trans woman, storyteller, educator, and gender rights activist dedicated to promoting education and eradicating gender discrimination. She has established two free libraries in her village and has conducted sessions on gender equality in over 40 universities.

Pooja Sharma, a resident of Delhi, has been engaged with the work of cremating unclaimed bodies since 2022. Over the years, she has bid farewell to 4000 deceased people. Her father is a contract driver in Delhi Metro and her grandmother receives a pension. They both support her in this noble endeavour.

Sudha Murty is an author and businesswoman. She is the former Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.

Gururaj Deshpande is known for his business intellect who also donates to educational institutions. He recently established Deshpande Centre for Technological Innovation. Over the past few decades, he has launched and sold several companies.

At the young age of 20, Anil Agarwal embarked on his journey to Mumbai from Bihar, with nothing but a tiffin box. He ventured into 9 different kinds of businesses but unfortunately, none of them achieved success.

Sudha Murty, the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, is a recipient of the Global Indian Award. Last year, she received the award from the Canada India Foundation (CIF) at a prestigious Indo-Canadian event in Toronto, with a total value of $50,000.

Recognizing the importance of healing, Deepak channelled his grief into establishing the Mayank Foundation in the memory of his late son. His friends came out to support the cause. The foundation’s mission revolves around creating awareness about road safety. The team distributes reflectors and helmets, while also conducting campaigns to educate people about traffic rules.

Indian-American scientists Dr Ashok Gadgil and Dr Subra Suresh are recipients of America’s highest scientific award. The scientist were honoured with the National Medal for Science for Technology and Innovation.

Dungar Singh Sodha ventured into entrepreneurship to find a solution to the electricity problems in his village and successfully implemented his windmill model. This portable windmill, easily transportable to fields or farmhouses, is just of the right size.

Sarita received immense support from the Azad Foundation in her driving journey. Despite facing gender discrimination from male drivers who found it offending to accept a woman in the role, Sarita received immense from many people. In 2015, she secured as job on contract basis with DTC.

Gyanesh Tiwari conducted thorough research and received necessary training to open his dairy business. When he encountered a challenge of disposing cow dung, he recognized the potential in utilizing it rather than considering it a waste. In the year 2016, Gyanesh Tiwari received training in vermicomposting, and laid the foundation of his vermicompost production business.

Since 2010, Shubham Soti Foundation has been organizing road safety programs on 5 January every year. The initiative includes the mission to spread awareness about road safety to prevent accidents.

In the year 1970, RG Chandramogan laid the foundation of his ice cream company with an investment of Rs 13,000. In 1986, the company was renamed as ‘Hatsun Agro Product.’ The current turnover of the company is Rs 25,527 crore.

As per the Hurun Philanthropy List, these women industrialists donated large sums as donations in the financial year 2022-23.

Akash Ambani is an Indian businessman. He is the son of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. His mother, Nita Ambani is the chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation. He is the twin brother of Isha Ambani.