| 1. Mukta Puntambekar, daughter of well-known Marathi author and social activist Anil Awachat, is a social activist based in Pune. |
| 2. After her studies, Mukta joined Muktangan, a rehabilitation center in Pune founded by Anil Awachat and his wife Anita Awachat in 1986, as a clinical psychologist. |
| 3. She is often invited as a chief guest to various charitable events. |
| 4. Mukta Puntambekar follows Gandhian principles in her everyday life. |
| 5. She actively participates in panel discussions focusing on addictions. |
| 6. Mukta and her family enjoy participating in marathons together. |
| 7. During her leisure time, Mukta loves traveling to far-off destinations, cycling, and skiing. |
| 8. She mentioned in an interview that Deepti Naval is one of her favorite Bollywood actresses. |
| 9. In 2023, Mukta appeared on the popular TV show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.' |
| 10. Mukta Puntambekar expressed her love for Pune in a media conversation, mentioning her fondness for spending Sundays at the hills and forts, finding the city safe and beautiful. |
| 11. After her mother's death from cancer, Mukta took over leadership of Muktangan De-addiction Centre and transformed it into a more scientific and professional organization. |
| 12. Under her leadership, Muktangan introduced modern and innovative approaches that have been acknowledged by the Government, NGO bodies, and private sector in India and abroad. |
