Purnota Dutta Bahl, the visionary behind the renowned Indian NGO “Cuddles Foundation,” holds the distinction of being both its founder and CEO. Her organization is dedicated to addressing the often overlooked domain of nutrition for children affected by cancer, making it a significant force in the country.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Purnota Dutta Bahl, hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was born in 1980. Unfortunately, no specific details about her family members are available. Similarly, her hobbies and zodiac sign remain undisclosed.
EDUCATION
After enrolling at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, Purnota pursued her Bachelor of Commerce degree. Subsequently, she furthered her education by completing an MBA at the esteemed Indian School of Business in Hyderabad.
CAREER
In 2012, Purnota embarked on her path as a social entrepreneur. Following her graduation from ISB, she accumulated nearly 11 years of experience in the corporate sector, where she led and managed brands for esteemed companies such as Hindustan Times and Shaadi.com. However, it was a fortuitous visit to Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai that exposed her to the challenges faced by children battling cancer, particularly their struggle with malnutrition due to chemotherapy side effects. Motivated by a deep desire to make a difference, Purnota decided to leave her corporate career behind. She dedicated herself to learning about nutrition, engaging with medical professionals, and developing a comprehensive plan for a non-profit organization centered on combating cancer through food and nutrition.
Harnessing her expertise as a marketer, Purnota and her team disseminated advocacy materials and collaborated with doctors to emphasize the critical role of nutrition in fighting childhood cancer. Their efforts bore fruit as numerous pediatric oncologists rallied behind the cause, becoming passionate advocates themselves. By leveraging her background and enlisting like-minded individuals with complementary skill sets, Purnota effectively garnered support for her mission, establishing a network of champions committed to improving the lives of cancer-affected children through nutrition.
AWARD
Purnota Dutta Bahl was honored with the prestigious President’s Award for Child Welfare during the 2015-16 period.
Outlook Poshan Special jury Award, 2019.
The Panna Dhai Award was bestowed upon an individual for their outstanding dedication to the betterment of children, during the prestigious 38th Annual Awards hosted by the Mewar Foundation in March 2020.
Akshaya Patra and UN Global Compact award for its nutrition solution in tackling India’s malnutrition problem in 2018.
