Geeta Bora
Geeta Bora, also known as Dr. Geeta Bora, is an Indian entrepreneur, social activist, author, and women's rights advocate. She is the founder and director of Spherule Foundation, a non-profit organization working in education, healthcare, gender equality, and social awareness across India. She is an alumnus of Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Early Life
Geeta Bora was born to a Hindu family on 17 February 1979 in New Delhi, India. Her father, Mohan Singh Bora, is an army officer, and her mother, Nandi Bora, is a housewife. She was raised in New Delhi along with her brother Manoj Singh Bora.
Education
Geeta Bora completed his primary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. After schooling, he joined Savitribai Phule Pune University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science. He also pursues a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Career
Geeta Bora started her career in the information technology industry and worked as a software architect in the United States for nine years. She has worked with Vijay P. Bhatkar, the father of India's supercomputer, on projects to bring digital education to remote areas.
After 16 years, Geeta left her IT career to start and grow the Spherule Foundation in 2017. The foundation works in 15 Indian states and is among India's 25 most trusted NGOs. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Published Work
Geeta Bora is the author of MoonTime, a book that helps young girls understand menstruation positively. The book breaks the silence around menstruation through simple language and illustrations and encourages open conversations between children, parents, and teachers. In 2018, she was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for her contribution.
Geeta made a short film, Pie in the Sky, to raise awareness about menstrual health at the grassroots level. The film highlights the real struggles of women and girls and promotes respect and open discussion around menstruation. It has been screened at national and international film festivals and is part of her mission to break taboos through creative storytelling.
Personal Life
Geeta Bora married Deepesh Kuruppath on 5 May 2005 in Pune, Maharashtra. They have two children, Diya Deepesh and Neil Deepesh.
Physical Appearance
Geeta's eyes and hair are dark brown, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 57 kg.
Achievements
Geeta Bora has received many national and international awards for her work. Some of the most prestigious awards are as follows:
- Pad Hero Of India
- Global Icon Award
- Global Leader Award
- BD Sahitya Akademi Award
- Guinness Book of World Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Geeta Bora?
Geeta Bora is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and women's rights activist. She founded Spherule Foundation, an NGO that works in education, healthcare, gender equality, and social awareness across India.
What is Geeta Bora known for?
She is best known for her work in menstrual health awareness, women's empowerment, and education. She wrote the book MoonTime and created the short film Pie in the Sky, both of which focused on breaking taboos around menstruation.
What is the Spherule Foundation, founded by Geeta Bora?
Spherule Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2017. It works in 15 states of India and is recognized as one of the country's most trusted NGOs. The foundation runs programs on education, health, livelihood, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
What awards has Geeta Bora received?
Geeta has received several honors, including the Pad Hero of India Award, Global Icon Award, Global Leader Award, BD Sahitya Akademi Award, and recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records.
What books or films has Geeta Bora created?
She is the author of MoonTime, a book that helps young girls positively understand menstruation. She also directed Pie in the Sky, a short film screened at international film festivals, highlighting grassroots menstrual health awareness.