Rohini Nilekani

Rohini Nilekani, a committed philanthropist, has been a journalist, author and social activist. She has worked in and contributed to publications such as Bombay Magazine, India Today, Sunday, the Times of India and Mint. Her debut novel, Stillborn, was published by Penguin in 1998. Since 2000, she has been active in the areas of education, microfinance and environment. She is the co-founder and chairperson of Pratham Books, which aims to put ‘A book in every child’s hands’. She chairs Arghyam, a foundation created with her personal endowment, which supports initiatives towards ‘Safe, sustainable water for all’.