Gitanjali J Angmo

Social entrepreneur, Educator

Indian Balasore, Odisha, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionSocial entrepreneur, Educator
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBalasore, Odisha, India

Latest News about Gitanjali J Angmo

01/04/2025

Gitanjali J Angmo filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court seeking the immediate release of her husband, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Ladakh and lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail. She publicly addressed allegations linking Wangchuk to Pakistan, firmly defending his integrity during his six-month detention.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDr. Gitanjali J Angmo
Other NameGitanjali JB
Known ForBeing wife of Sonam Wangchuk, Co-founder and Dean of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), Ladakh

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourGray Hazel
Hair ColourMedium Copper Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St. Vincent's Convent School, Balasore (1976-1986)
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya, Balasore (1986-1989)
College/University
  • Fakir Mohan University, Balasore
  • Xavier Institute of Management(XIM), Bhubaneswar
  • Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Navanihal, Karnataka
  • University of Oxford (Chevening Fellowship)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Fakir Mohan University (1991-1994)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Finance from Xavier Institute of Management (1994-1996)
  • Doctorate in Education in Integral Education Framework from Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (2022-2025)
  • Chevening Fellowship at University of Oxford (2021)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Odia
  • Sanskrit
  • Tamil
  • Bengali

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Husband/SpouseSonam Wangchuk
ChildrenSon - Aryan

Career

Awards
  • Women Transforming India (WTI) Award (2022)
  • Sathya Sai Award for excellence in Education (2019)
Career Highlights
  • Joined SRF Limited, Chennai as Assistant Manager (1996)
  • Worked at Deloitte, Chennai as Consultant (1998)
  • Head of European Operations at Lister Technologies Pvt Ltd, Copenhagen (2000)
  • Founded Pushan and Shanghai Power Projects Ltd (2001)
  • Founded Helio Books (2009)
  • Chairperson of AUM Hospitals, Puducherry (2012)
  • Head of School at KC High International School, Chennai (2015)
  • Director of WinDforce Management Service Private Limited, New Delhi (2016)
  • Co-founded Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (2017)
  • Founder of Transform India (2020)
  • Selected for Chevening Fellowship at University of Oxford (2021)
  • Received Sathya Sai Award for excellence in Education (2019)
  • Represented HIAL’s education model at Cambridge University (2023)
  • Co-founder, CEO, and Dean of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gitanjalijangmo/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Gitanjali-J-Angmo-100064074342810/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@gitanjalijangmo
Twitterhttps://x.com/GitanjaliAngmo
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gitanjalijb/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in Balasore, Odisha to a Punjabi family.
2. Developed a strong interest in spirituality and education after meeting K.D Sethna.
3. A Black Belt in Karate and won the World Championship in the USA in 2009.
4. A lifelong student of Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy, the Vedas, and the Upanishads.
5. Firmly stood by her husband Sonam Wangchuk during his six-month detention in Jodhpur Central Jail
6. Filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court against Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the National Security Act (NSA)
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