MANEKA (ANAND) GANDHI

1970-72 - Siwalik Girls

Profession/position - Presently Minister of state (independent charge) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Earlier been Minister of State (independent charge) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Founder and Chairperson of People for Animals, India's largest animal welfare organization. Chairperson and Patron of various animal and environment organizations. Author of several books, Founder and Editor of Surya magazine, the only syndicated columnist in India on animal welfare. Producer/writer and presenter on animal welfare programs on both DD and Starplus.

"Sanawar made me the person I am!