Metali Banerjee, approaching sixty-three, has dedicated her life to education and social activism. Her journey is marked by unwavering commitment to uplifting the underprivileged, primarily through her work in founding and running a school, Chetna, that provides free education to children in need. Her tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed; she has been honored on numerous occasions for her contributions, particularly through Lions Club International, USA, where she has received multiple awards for her relentless work in bringing cataract surgeries to various districts around Delhi, medical aid to lepers, blood collection through camps, and many other fields.