Toolika Rani is a former Indian Air Force Officer, Everest climber, motivational speaker, author, and academician whose journey reflects courage, leadership, and resilience. She is the first woman from Uttar Pradesh to scale Mount Everest. She has represented India on several national and international platforms through her talks on leadership, gender equality, mental strength, and women’s empowerment.
A TEDx speaker, author of multiple books, and recipient of prestigious honors including the Rani Laxmi Bai Bravery Award, she actively advocates for youth development, emotional well-being, and social awareness. As an Advisor to Manthan Foundation, she brings her rich experience in leadership, education, women’s empowerment, and community engagement to support the foundation’s vision of creating an empathetic and empowered society.