NIKIETA ARYA

Blogger Nikieta Arya’s world crashed when her mother passed away due to Covid-19 last year. Arya went through a phase where she broke down and felt that life was futile. However, this year, as Covid-19 cases started to rise, she became a crusader for many. She used her Instagram fan following of 146k to make a Covid-19 database that would help those in need. “I started helping others who needed bed, consultations with doctors or even emotional support. I started posting on my Instagram, and soon vendors approached me with details about oxygen cylinders and concentrators. We helped people with oxygen, donations, meals and free tests,” says Arya, who has a two month old boy. “With a baby, it is tough but I have the support of my family. She says her mother was her inspiration and her memories give her strength. “Even when she was unwell, she helped many. She drives me even when she is not around,” says Arya.