Despite losing both her hands in the explosion, Malvika’s positive attitude, courage, and unwavering spirit have enabled her to overcome challenges and pursue her dreams. As a champion for disability rights and inclusion, she advocates for accessibility, empowerment, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Malvika’s inspirational story and advocacy work have touched the lives of millions, inspiring them to embrace adversity with courage and forge their own path to success.

Achievements:

• Received Nari Shakti Puraskar, highest civilian honor for women in India
• Ph.D. in Social Work
• Global Youth Ambassador for UN’s A World At School
• TEDx speaker
• Model for accessible fashion

Why:

Malvika Iyer’s journey from surviving a bomb blast to becoming a disability rights advocate makes her an inspiring speaker on resilience, inclusive education, and changing perceptions about disability.