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Rohini Nilekani (born 1960) is an Indian writer, author and philanthropist. She is the founder of Arghyam Foundation, a non-profit that focuses on water and sanitation issues, founded in 2001. [2] [3] She also chairs the Akshara Foundation, which focuses on elementary education. [4]
Rohini Nilekani is an author and philanthropist and has been a strong influence in the Indian social sector over the past three decades. Her philanthropic work spans different sectors of Indian civil society.
Rohini Nilekani is a committed philanthropist and has been named ‘the most generous woman in India’ for the third consecutive time in 2022 by the Hurun India Philanthropy Report. In 2017, she signed the Giving Pledge with her husband Nandan Nilekani, which commits half their wealth to philanthropic causes.
Mar 22, 2024 · Rohini Nilekani writes: Notes from our 2014 campaign for 2024. Three things we learned: Politics may be one of the world's toughest jobs, the urban elite take elections too lightly and the value of looking for the right qualities in our leaders. Written by Rohini Nilekani. Updated: March 22, 2024 12:08 IST. Follow Us.
Mar 8, 2024 · Durgabai Nilekani recently entered the 100th year of her life. My mother-in-law is in good health, physically active, and mentally calm. She has mild cognitive impairment and some age-related decline. But every time you ask her how she is, Amma will say, “Oh, I am fine!”.
Jun 8, 2023 · No longer are we confined to the conventional and the familiar: Rohini Nilekani on philanthropy in India. In 2013, Rohini Nilekani was featured on the cover of our Heroes of Philanthropy...
Nov 3, 2023 · Author-philanthropist Rohini Nilekani donated ₹ 170 crore so far in 2023 and is the only woman to have made it to the top ten of Hurun's top Philanthropist List 2023. With a donation of ₹ 189...
Rohini Nilekani, one of India's leading philanthropists, and Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and chief architect of Aadhaar, have harnessed their collective wealth, experience, and visionary concepts to drive exponential societal change.
Jun 28, 2021 · Rohini Nilekani will retire as chairperson and member of the board of Arghyam Foundation on September 30. Her place will be taken by Sunita Nadhamuni, currently member of the Board at Arghyam...
Jul 22, 2022 · Philanthropist and writer Rohini Nilekani will release a collection of essays, Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar: A Citizen-First Approach, on August 4. Drawing from her experience of working in various civil society institutions over thirty years, the collection discusses a range of issues, from citizen responsibility and problems within the justice ...
