Anar Patel Age, Wiki and Bio

Anar Patel

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/08/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAnar Jayesh Patel
NicknameDidi
Other NameAnar Ben Patel
Known ForBeing Anandiben Patel's daughter

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Navrang School, Ahmedabad
  • Mohiniba Kanya Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad
  • CU Shah School, Surendranagar
College/University
  • St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
  • Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
  • Master's of Business Administration from Nirma University, Ahmedabad

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CastePatidar
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandJayesh Bhai Patel
Children
SonNone
DaughterSanskruti Patel (fashion designer)

Family

FatherMafatlal Patel (professor)
MotherAnandiben Patel (politician)
Siblings
BrotherSanjay Patel
SisterNone
Other RelativePadamshree Ishwarbhai Patel (deceased, Toilet Man of India)

Career

Achievements
  • Gujarat Gaurav Award for establishing a model village with eco-friendly houses and schools
  • Sakhi Shakti Award for her contribution to Indian handicrafts through underprivileged women and artisans
  • All Grassroots Women of the Decade Achievers Award by Assocham Ladies League for her commitment to aiding women and children
  • National Youth Camp Award for her work in the social sector
  • Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award for her contributions to the social sector
OverviewAnar Patel embarked on her social work journey in the early 1990s, inspired by her family. In 1994, she co-founded the non-profit organization Manav Sadhana, dedicating efforts to offer value-based education to underprivileged youth. Her initiatives have expanded into multiple sectors, spanning educational programs, women’s empowerment, and health services, thereby uplifting thousands of lives. She also co-founded Gramshree Women Empowerment, which has profiled a successful model for uplifting marginalized women by equipping them with skills for sustainable income. Anar has directed numerous successful projects, including the Sabarmati Festival, promoting cultural diversity and supporting local artisans.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anarjpatel/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/anarjpatel
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUWlb6puY89-1tJszgndIg
Twitterhttps://x.com/AnarJPatel
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anarjpatel/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anar was raised in an intellectually stimulating environment fostered by her family, encouraging her academic and sports participation.
She was inspired to enter social entrepreneurship after seeing the impact of her family in community service and education.
Her organization, Manav Sadhana, serves over a thousand meals daily and supports numerous people with health care.
Anar has established various initiatives to celebrate and sell the craftwork of local artisans via Craftroots, significantly increasing their market reach.
She was pivotal in organizing India's first five-day city festival, promoting cultural inclusion and showcasing art from diverse backgrounds.