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Arunaben Desai

Ms. Arunaben Desai

  • 2005
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Development & Welfare of Women And Children
Started social work in 1946 immediately after graduation. Started the Vikas Vidyalaya in 1946 in Wadhwan. This institution now has a number of branches in different parts of Gujarat. The objective is to achieve the welfare of women and children living in the worst social and economic conditions. The Vikas Vidyalaya has started a Primary School, 2 Girls' High Schools, a Polytechnic, a College for Handicrafts, Teachers' Training Colleges for Bachelor of Education, Vocational Training Pr .... Read More