Aruna Roy (née Jayaram, born 6 June 1946) is an Indian social activist, professor, union organiser and former civil servant. She was the president of the National Federation of Indian Women and founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan .

Aruna Roy (born May 26, 1946, Madras [now Chennai], India) is an Indian social activist known for her efforts to fight corruption and promote government transparency. After earning a postgraduate degree in English literature from Indraprastha College, Delhi University, Roy taught for a year at the same college before entering the civil service ...

Aruna Roy is one of India’s most prominent activists. She was a civil servant from 1968 to 1975. In 1975 she resigned from the Indian Administrative Service to work with the rural poor in Rajasthan.

2022年1月26日 · Aruna Roy is a social activist and founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS). Her work and leadership led to the enactment of the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 —a landmark act that empowers citizens to demand transparency and accountability from government institutions.

Aruna Roy is an Indian RTI and social activist, and founder of the Indian political organisation ‘Workers and Peasants Strength Union.’ She was conferred with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership in 2000.

Aruna Roy is a social and political activist. In 1987, she helped to form the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) * with Shanker Singh, Nikhil Dey, and many others. She is one of the founders of the movement for Right to Information in India, which has been credited for the passage of Right to Information laws in several states including the ...

Aruna Roy is an Indian social activist who co-founded the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana (MKSS), a social and grassroots organization for the empowerment of workers and peasants. It is a major civil rights movement in India and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Right to Information Act (RTI).

Aruna Roy is a prominent socio-political activist and is a part of many socio-political movements in India. After graduating with an M.A. in English Literature, she was in the civil service from 1968 to 1975. In 1975 she resigned from the Indian Administrative Service to work with the rural poor in …

2025年2月21日 · Aruna Roy is a name synonymous with courage, integrity, and relentless advocacy for transparency and social justice in India. An eminent RTI (Right to Information) activist, she has dedicated her life to empowering citizens …

2023年11月1日 · Aruna Roy's journey from a civil servant to a prominent social activist showcases her unwavering commitment to social justice, grassroots empowerment, and the rights of the marginalised. Her work has left an indelible mark on the landscape of social activism in India, inspiring countless others to champion the cause of justice and equality.