Garima Sanjay

Garima Sanjay
Garima Sanjay
Born	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation	Author
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Allahabad University
Spouse	Sanjay Kumar
Children	Shatrrundam Srivastav

Garima Sanjay (born on 15 January, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh) is an established author of novels and short stories, as well as a cultural storyteller, Museum Curator, scriptwriter and a researcher. She has been working in the Indian media industry for over three decades. Presently, she is serving the digital museum and experience industry, where she contributes by making strategies as well as, conducting research, curation, and writing narratives on literary, historical, and cultural subjects. Her field of expertise spans from Bharatiya philosophy and spirituality to technology and general awareness. She has written numerous books on various topics. She has even made various documentary and short films for both government agencies and for private companies. She is a curator and content developer for museums too. Among many museums in her credit, she has also worked for the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi, which was launched by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on 14 April 2022. She also conceptualised and curated a digital exhibition on the occasion of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on the theme of "Contribution of Diaspora in the Indian Freedom Struggle". The exhibition was inaugurated by the Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. EAM Shri S. Jai Shankar, Minister of Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, were also present on the occasion.

With over 30 years of experience in the literary and creative fields, she has dedicated her career to the art of storytelling. As a seasoned author, scriptwriter, researcher, and museum curator, she has crafted compelling narratives across various genres, including novels, short stories, and non-fictional works. Her deep-rooted passion for history and culture has also led her to curate engaging exhibitions, weaving together artifacts and stories to bring the past to life. Her expertise includes storytelling and creative content development across media and platforms—especially in museums, exhibitions, and immersive experiences in recent years—while contributing meaningfully to India’s cultural narratives and heritage. Presently, she is working in the field of digital museums and experience that cover a vast range of subjects from history, culture, political and current affairs.

Early life and education

Born in Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), she did her schooling from St. Anthony's Convent Girls' Intermediate College. She did her graduation from Allahabad University in Economics and Post Graduation in Ancient History and Culture.

Career

Currently working in the field of historical and cultural research, she is an expert in museum curation and strategising engaging experiences. As a storyteller, she creates experiences that are interesting and engaging, as well as informative and enlightening. An MA in Ancient History and Culture, after completing her Post Graduation in mass media studies from Indian Institute Of Mass Communication, she joined the media industry. Her professional career in the field of writing started more than twenty years back in New Delhi.

She is currently doing research, curation and preparing narratives for various museums and other informative experience centres of the Government of India. A few in the list include: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, NMML, New Delhi and "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle" for the 17th Pravaasi Bharatiya Divas, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Ref: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1889739

Professional Experience

Content Strategist | Research & Narrative Consultant

Various Government & Private Sector Projects | Ongoing

• Spearhead the conceptualization, research, and development of content for museums, experience centres, and projection shows. • Liaise closely with government agencies, cultural institutions, and subject matter experts to ensure historical accuracy and narrative coherence. • Lead and mentor content teams, coordinating with design, technology, architecture, and project management units to deliver holistic storytelling experiences. • Conduct in-depth research from authentic, verifiable sources and translate complex themes into engaging narratives that balance information with entertainment.

Museum Curation & Research

• Her Role includes research, developing storyline and creating narrative for each exhibit in English and Hindi; as well as coordination with the different stakeholders like the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the state government, local administration of concerned projects, and government agencies like the IGNCA, ASI, Indian Air Force, the Postal Department. • Museums: o Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Nalanda Museum, Hampi Museum, Harayana State Museum (Panchkula), Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra (Museum on Mahabharat and Bhagvatgita, Kurukshetra), Maharshi Valmiki Museum, (Amritsar), Indian Aerospace Museum, (Dwarka, New Delhi), National Postal Museum, (New Delhi), Anratarrashtriya Ramkatha Museum, (Ayodhya), Brain & Mind Museum, NIMHANS, Dr. Ambedkar Museum, (Kapurthala), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Maharashtra. • Experience Centres: o Digital Exhibition on “The Role of Diaspora in India’s Freedom Struggle” on the occasion of the “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2023, held in Indore. The experience centre was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. o G-20 Experience Centre of the Mother of Democracy. • Projection Shows and Videos: o Conceptualisation and Scripts for the Qutub Minar Projection Show, Yuge-Yugeen Bharat (presenting curation of upcoming museum of Bharat in the Rashtrapati Bhawan), Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, Deepotsav-2020 (Ayodhya), Jagatguru Kripalu Maharaj (Mangarh, UP), Nirbheek Subhas (Kolkata)

Scriptwriting & Media Contributions

• The Role included research, conceptualisation, scriptwriting, visualization as well as coordinating with the stakeholders. • Documentaries: Films Division Documentaries: Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra and ‘Bhartiya Police’ for Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, ‘Glacial Lake Outburst Floods’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ for UNDP • Film & Television: ‘Netradaan-Mahadaan’ for Ministry of Health, Government of India, ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, ‘Computer Friendly’ for Doordarshan, e-Gyan an information technology series for IGNOU, daily scripts for one hour IT-series for an IT-based channel. • Language Dubbing and Subtitles: Documentaries of BBC and Transtel for EMPC, IGNOU; Doordarshan Series ‘Kyonki, Jeena Isi ka Naam hai’, for Miditech (a UNICEF project)

Her most notable literary works are Hindi novels 'Smritiyan' (2013), 'Aatank Ke Saaye Mein' (2015) and 'Khatte Mithe Se Rishte' (2019).

She has been regularly contributing on social and environmental issues in various magazines, newspapers and news-portals.

Her short stories have been published in magazines like Jagran Sakhi, Sahitya Amrit, Laghukatha.com, Dharohar, Yuva Pravartak etc. & features in Dainik Jagaran, Punjab Kesari, Rashtriya Sahara, SirfNews.com etc.

She's contributed in providing Hindi content for four new museums sanctioned by the Government of India. Three museums for the Ministry of Culture "Yaaden Jalliyan" and "Shraddhanjali" established at Red Fort, Delhi and "Icons of Nationalism" at National Library, Kolkata and one for the Ministry of Textiles. The museums at Red Fort were inaugurated by PM Sri Narendra Modi on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on 23 January 2019.

In documentary film making her highly appreciated works are "GLOF" (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) for UNDP, "Madan Lal Dhingra" for Films Division of India and "Bhartiya Police- Saahas Yeh Bhi" for BPR&D under the guidance of Dr Kiran Bedi.

Literary works

Novels

1. Smritiyaan (2013)
2. Atank Ke Saaye Mein (2015)
3. Khatte Meethe Se Rishtey (2019)
4. Khwahishen Apni-APni (2020)

General books

1. Start up India- Shuru Karein Apna Karobar (2016)
2. Constitution of India (A textbook on Indian Polity)
3. Acupressure (Hindi & English)
4. Aroma Therapy
5. "1001 Tips for Good Health"
6. Miniature book series on 12- Zodiac signs
7. Family Homeopathy Handbook

Translation

1. PM Narendra Modi : The Game Changer
2. 'My Father Sarat Chandra Bose' by Sisir Chandra Bose
3. '"Reflections of a Surgeon" by Dr. V. N. Srikhande
4. CSAT book, Computer text books and other text books for Tata McGraw Hills
5. Hindi content for various educational software for Multivarsity, Pune
6. Science and Social Sciences text books for NCERT
7. 'India Educator' a house journal of Discovery Channel
8. ‘EXPORT MANAGEMENT’, a text book of IIFT, by Prof.B. Bhattacharya
9. Various books on Alternative Therapies, viz. Juice & Fruit therapies, Reiki, Aroma Therapy, an encyclopedia of Acupressure, etc.

References

5. Researched and Curated "Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle" for the 17th Pravaasi Bharatiya Divas, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Ref: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1889739 6. https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-inaugurates-17th-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-convention-in-indore-madhya-pradesh/?comment=disable

7. https://www.garimasanjay.com/