Swati Maliwal is an Indian social activist and the current chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women. She has become well known for her tireless work advocating for women’s rights and fighting against sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Swati Maliwal was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 1984. She was the youngest of four siblings and grew up in a middle-class family. Her father was a businessman and her mother was a homemaker. Swati attended school in Ghaziabad before earning her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Delhi University.
Swati Maliwal Biography
| Full Name | Swati Maliwal |
| Profession(s) | Politician and Social Activist |
| Famous for | Being the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) |
| Date of Birth | 15 October 1984 (Monday) |
| Swati Maliwal Age | 40 years old (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Amity International School, Noida |
| College/University | JSS Academy of Technical Education, UPTU |
| Education Qualification | BTech (Information Technology) |
| Political Party | Aam Aadmi Party (2012-present) |
Swati Maliwal Age
Swati Maliwal’s age is 40 Years, her date of birth Oct 15, 1984, horoscope Libra, place of birth Ghaziabad, India, nationality as Indian, and residence Ghaziabad, India.
Swati Maliwal Husband
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Naveen Jaihind |
| Husband | Naveen Jaihind |
Swati Maliwal Family
| Children | Son: Not Known Daughter: Not Known |
| Parents | Father:- Ashok Maliwal (ex-Indian Army officer) (deceased) Mother:- Sangita Maliwal (Chemistry teacher) |
| Siblings | Brother:- Not Known Sister:- Ayesha Maliwal Bundy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx) | In centimeters:- 170 cm In meters:- 1.7 m In feet & inches:- 5’7” feet |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms:- 56 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Measurement’s | 36-30-36 |
Favourite Things
| Politician | Arvind Kejriwal |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Actress | Priyanka Chopra |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
| Destination | Not Known |
| Singer(s) | Lata Mangeshkar, Anuradha Paudwal |
| Food | Not Known |
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Swati Maliwal Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $2 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 15 Crore (Approx) |
| Salary (as DCW Chairperson) | Rs. 30000+ other allowances (as of 2022) |
Some Lesser Facts About Swati Maliwal
- Swati Maliwal is an Indian politician and a social activist. She is currently presiding over the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) as a Chairperson.
- After completing her Class 12 from Amity International School, Noida in 2002, Swati Maliwal in 2006, earned her graduate degree in B.Tech (Information Technology) from JSS Academy of Technical Education, UPTU.
- In her class 12th, Swati secured 92%, and in her B.Tech, she obtained 66%.
- In 2002, she was awarded a Certificate of Merit by CBSE for being among the 0.1% of the top scorers in the English language in India.
- Post her engineering, in 2006, Swati decided to work with a man, who was providing free-of-cost education to poor children residing in the slums of Delhi. In an interview, she stated,
“After completing my engineering, I had a three-month break before my first job. I had an ample amount of time, so one day when I saw a man teaching slum children, I decided to join him. I thought I would do that for some time and then leave it. But, as soon as I started to teach those 30 kids, I got exposed to the disparity and inequality that these children were facing there. I felt guilty for not doing anything for these innocent children, and soon I decided not to take my job and scale up my contribution towards the betterment of the society.”
- From 2006 to 2013, she worked with the Public Cause Research Foundation (PCRF), which aimed at addressing the issues of women’s empowerment.
- In 2007, Swati Maliwal presented her suggestions to the Thirteenth Finance Commission of India for bringing the desired financial reforms.
- During the 2008 Bihar floods, Swati Maliwal spent three months, working in the flood-affected region for the rehabilitation of the affected local populace.
- In 2009, she worked as the Head of the Right To Information Awards. As its Head, Swati Maliwal looked after the planning and strategizing of the awards.
- In the same year, as the head of the RTI Awards, Swati co-authored a report titled State of Information Commissions in India – A Performance Evaluation.
- In the same year, Swati was made a coordinator of Delhi’s Anna Andolan. As a coordinator, she was also given the charge of volunteer engagement and training.
- She, once, worked with the Bihar Government as a Consultant and aided the government in bringing reforms to the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) policy of the state.
- To help the displaced people during the construction of the Yamuna Expressway, Swati, once, helped in the formulation of an alternative framework, which could be used in place of the Land Acquisition Act of 1984.
- In July 2015, Swati Maliwal was appointed as the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women by the Aam Aadmi Party government.
- In 2017, Swati Maliwal participated in the Women Safety Conclave, organized by the United States government.
- In 2018, she started a new campaign named Rape Roko. She started this campaign after getting to know about an 8-month-old baby, who was raped in New Delhi. Describing the event, Swati stated,
“ I had gone to meet an 8-month-old rape victim. In the hospital, I took the little baby girl in my arms. The girl had many major injuries all over her body and she was still bleeding. She was crying because of the immense pain.”
- In 2019, reacting to an anonymous tip-off, Swati Maliwal, along with the Delhi Police, busted a spa sex racket being operated from Rohini, New Delhi.
- In the same year, Swati Maliwal organized a Women’s Security Campaign named “Ched-Chaad Par Hockey Chaar.”
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