Shanti Raghavan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recognized as Schwab Foundation Social Innovator of the Year (2020) and Social Entrepreneur Of The Year (2019).
Founder of EnAble India, impacting over 350,000 stakeholders across 19 disabilities in 28 Indian states and internationally.
Coined the term 'purple economy' to highlight the potential for millions of jobs in the disability sector.
Developed the 'IncludabilityTM' quotient (IncQ), a competency for maximizing value across differences.
Speaker at the World Economic Forum, representing social innovators from India.
Awarded Ashoka Fellowship (2005) and NITI Aayog Women Transforming India (2022).

Biography

Shanti Raghavan is a social entrepreneur and the founder of EnAble India, an organization dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities. Her work has led to a changed narrative for persons with disability, positioning them as change makers and nation builders.