Nishtha Desai | |
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Education | Goa University (PhD) |
Occupation | Scholar |
Awards |
Nishtha Desai is an Indian scholar who has worked towards improving conditions for children in Goa, India.
Desai has a Ph.D. from Goa University where she researched Tristão de Bragança Cunha, a Goan nationalist and anti-colonial activist.[1][2]
Desai worked with a children's organization in Goa which aims to improve their condition,[3][4] and in 2012, she was the director.[5][6] Desai raised awareness of tourism-related paedophilia,[7] and the issues that arise because of limited punishment.[8][9] She asked for tighter security in regards to this matter,[10][11] and discussed gaps in the law.[12][13]
Desai was awarded the Yashadamini Puraskar award by the Government of Goa in 2006 for her work.[17][18] She received the Real Heroes Award from CNN-IBN and Reliance Industries in 2008.[4] Desai was honoured by the Moneylife Foundation in 2012.[5]