Archana Bankim Desai

Social Worker

Speaker

Archanaben Desai, a dedicated social worker and educator,serves as a School Teacher - Principal and Group Manager at "Swajan,"Shishuvihar, Niyol Road, Valsad. With a B.Com., B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A., and M.S.W.,she actively empowers women and children through "Astitva Mahila Uthhan Sanstha" and "Shramjivi Mahila Kalyan Trust."

Her contributions include organizing educational activities,awareness programs, and providing essential support during the COVID-19pandemic. She focuses on the education and rehabilitation of economicallyweaker children, conducting cultural programs, summer camps, and workshops.

Archanaben's exceptional work in child welfare earned herthe "Bal Kalyan Mohta National Award - 2009" and the "Best Teacher Award - 2010" by the Gujarat Government. Her efforts have been recognized with awards like "Nari Ratna," "Shikshan Ratna,"and "Jewel of Valsad" for her contributions to women's empowerment,education, and overall societal welfare.