Maneka Gandhi

Maneka Gandhi is India’s leading Crusader of animals through her work in the field, her writings, her television programmes, her public positions, and her personal example. She is an EIGHT time Member of Parliament and has been Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Social Justice and Empowerment, Culture, Women and Children. She has pushed through reforms in animal and environment protection legislation. Just as she has used the power of the media to influence opinion and attitudes towards animals, she has used the law to hallenge cruelty against them.

Her books are many. So are her awards. She is Chairperson of People for Animals, India’s largest animal welfare organization.