Devendra Kumar, a self-made social reformer, emerged from a crime-prone slum where he and his infant sister were abandoned. Enduring poverty and adversity, he overcame challenges to establish the Ladli Foundation, focusing on vulnerable populations. Honored with national awards and praised by multiple Indian Presidents, his gender sensitization initiatives, recognized by the UN Secretary-General, showcase his global impact. He's a prominent policy analyst, speaker, and founder of the Ladli Foundation USA and the South and East Asia Foundation. He is not just a diplomat but a catalyst for gender-sensitive societal reform, fostering inclusivity worldwide. His mantra, Society is like a Canvas, It's you who need to paint it beautifully, fuels his commitment to transformative leadership and inclusive change.