Dr. Anjlee Agarwal
She/her
Gender & WASH
Co-founder & Executive Director, Samarthyam (Centre for Universal Accessibility),
Co-founder, Asia Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA)
About
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, She/Her, Designation:
Co-founder & Executive Director, Samarthyam
(Centre for Universal Accessibility), Co-founder, Asia Pacific Network for Accessibility
(APNA) Text: Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, co-founder of Samarthyam (1991), is a leading universal
accessibility and inclusive mobility specialist with 33+ years of experience. Her
expertise spans accessibility, mobility, and WASH, making her a respected researcher,
author, and advocate for equity.
She bridges policy gaps through the NITI Aayog
CSO Standing Committee and is a master trainer with global experience on
capacity-building, gender, SRHR, and disability-inclusive WASH. Her work has earned UN
recognition and a National Award (2003). With a PhD on accessibility as a human right, she
empowers women with disabilities and is recognized as a Transformative Leader for an
Accessible World. Contact:
https://www.samarthyam.com/