Award Id: IGBR117| Category : Social Work
Dr. Agrawal is a Philanthropist and the founder of the Smt. Nrayani Devi Charitable Trust. He received his primary education in Haryana, and then moved to Uttar Pradesh for his middle and higher education. He graduated from a university in Kurukshetra, Haryana with a degree in a field of Arts. The trust's efforts towards women's empowerment are multifaceted. It works towards providing education and vocational training to women, which in turn helps them become financially independent. The trust also runs awareness campaigns on issues like girl child education, female foeticide, and women's rights. These campaigns aim to educate the youth and the society at large on the importance of women's empowerment and gender equality. Dr. Agrawal is a visionary with a deep commitment to the cause of empowering and educating girl children. He has made significant contributions towards this cause through his trust, which focuses on providing education and support to girls from underprivileged backgrounds. His slogan, " Beti Bachao, Desh Badhao " reflects his belief that the empowerment of girls is crucial for the development of the country as a whole. The trust's impact can be seen in the lives of the people it has helped. Women who have received vocational training through the trust's programs have gone on to start their own businesses and become financially independent. Children who have received free education from the trust have gone on to pursue higher education and secure better jobs. One of the key ways in which he supports this cause is through scholarships for girl students. By providing financial assistance for education, he aims to ensure that girls have access to the same opportunities as boys. During the Covid pandemic, he also distributed medical care products and provided free medical consultations to girls from remote areas, further highlighting his commitment to the cause.