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About Rohini Nilekani
Indian writer, author and philanthropist
Rohini Nilekani is an Indian writer, author, and philanthropist. She is known for her work in public-spirited philanthropy and for helping shape initiatives in water, sanitation, and education. She founded the Arghyam Foundation in 2001, a non-profit focused on water and sanitation, and chairs the Akshara Foundation, which works on elementary education. She is also co-founder and director of EkStep, a non-profit education platform, and chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
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