Transforming Communities Through Action

Dr. Bhairavi Joshi

Dentist • Former Bicycle Mayor • Social Entrepreneur • TEDx Speaker • Author

With over 20 years of dedicated service, I believe in the power of cycling to transform lives and communities. From healthcare to sustainable mobility, every initiative begins with a single step.

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Dr. Bhairavi Joshi
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About

A Life Dedicated to Service

Dr. Bhairavi Joshi is a practicing dentist with over two decades of experience, whose vision extends far beyond healthcare into sustainable mobility, education, and women's empowerment.

As the Former Bicycle Mayor of Valsad (appointed by BYCS Amsterdam), she has orchestrated transformative cycling initiatives across Gujarat, training thousands of teachers and donating hundreds of bicycles to underprivileged students.

Her work with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Surat Smart City, and numerous government bodies has established her as a leading voice in sustainable urban mobility and community development.

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Practicing Dentist

20+ years at Lotus Dental Hospital, Valsad

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Former Bicycle Mayor

BYCS Amsterdam, Valsad (2018-2020)

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Founder

Trrayaam Foundation

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TEDx Speaker

2 Talks on Cycling & Sustainability

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Author

5 Published Books

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CEO & Director

BYCS India

Journey

The Road Traveled

A chronological roadmap of initiatives, achievements, and milestones

2018

The Beginning of a Movement

  • Bicycle Mayor of Valsad – Appointed by BYCS Amsterdam
  • Keynote Speaker – Australian Cycling & Walking Conference, Bendigo
  • Expert Session – India Cycling Festival, Mumbai
2019

Building Infrastructure

  • Co-organizer – Bicycle Mayor Summit
  • Founded Trrayaam Foundation – Social impact organization
  • Gujarat State Urban Ministry – Organized Cycle for Change Workshops
2020

Pandemic Response & Innovation

  • Virtual India Pedalling League – 20 cities, 400+ cyclists, endorsed by Union Minister Shri Mansukhbhai Mandaviya
  • Corona Warriors Story Competition – Appreciated by CM Shri Vijay Rupani
  • NDTV Telethon – Special Invitee with Hero Cycles
2021

Policy & Advocacy

  • Smart City Expo Panelist – Sustainable Mobility & Safer Roads
  • Cycling Curriculum – Sarvajanik Education Society, Surat (2 schools)
  • Streets 4 People Challenge – Consultant for Silvassa Smart City
2022

Global Platform

  • TEDxPDPU – "Cycling is more than transportation, it is transformation"
  • TEDxLaxmi Vidyapeeth – "ECHO – My Garbage: My Responsibility"
  • Youth Conclave 2022 – Sustainability & Mobility
  • E-Mobility India Global Forum – London Panelist
2023

Scaling Impact

  • Smart Cities National Conference – "Cycle to School" workshop, Srinagar (MoHUA)
  • Teacher Training Program – 4,000+ teachers in Surat, 2,000+ in Valsad
  • Together We Cycle – GIZ India, Dutch Cycling Embassy, World Cities Day, Delhi
  • B.E.A.T.S. – Bicycle Education in Rural Dadra Nagar Haveli
  • ICCSSHE 2023 – Panel on India's Waste Landscape
2024

National Momentum

  • Cycle to School Launch – Surat Smart City partnership
  • Amrit Mahotsav Pedal for Health – 75+ cities, flag-off by Union Ministers
  • CSR Cycle Donations – 485+ cycles to Surat government schools
  • Women's Empowerment – 400+ women trained in Surat, 100+ in Valsad
Initiatives

Creating Lasting Change

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Cycle to School

Comprehensive program with Surat Smart City focusing on infrastructure development, bicycle education, and community engagement for safe school commuting.

Education • Infrastructure
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B.E.A.T.S.

Bicycle Education And Training for Sustainability in rural Dadra Nagar Haveli.

Rural Development
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Project MASIK

PAD Bank providing 25,000+ sanitary pads to 550+ underprivileged women and girls.

Women's Health
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Waste2Wealth

Door-to-door waste segregation covering 550+ households monthly with awareness programs.

Environment
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You Pedal We Donate

Campaign donating 485+ cycles to government school students facing transportation barriers.

Education Access
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My Garbage My Responsibility

City-wide waste segregation campaign in Valsad, Gujarat.

Civic Action
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Swachata Meghotsav

First Open Streets Event in rural India with 8 Panchayats, 2,000+ citizens in Dadra Nagar Haveli.

Community
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Women's Day Marathon

International Women's Day celebrations with marathons in traditional attire – 1,200+ participants.

Women's Empowerment
Recognition

Honored & Humbled

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Personal Meeting with Prime Minister

Honored to meet PM Shri Narendra Modi for efforts in promoting reading and writing among children.

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Appreciation by CM Gujarat

Letter from Shri Vijay Rupani for contribution during COVID-19.

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Education Ministry Recognition

Appreciated by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan for Cycling Curriculum in NEP.

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Earth Science Ministry

Appreciated by Shri Jitendra Singh for Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign.

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Special Citizens Award

Junior Chamber International, Valsad

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Stree Excellence Award

FOGSC Gynaec Society

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Service Recognition

Astitva, Akhil Mahila Parishad, Lions Club of Bulsar, Inner Wheel & Rotary Club

Publications

Penning Down Thoughts

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Fuel Your Thoughts

A self-help book for motivating females

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Ozone Saviours

Promoting cycling among children

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The Corona Warriors

E-book of stories from children's hearts

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મારો કચરો મારી જવાબદારી

Waste segregation guide (Gujarati)

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Creative Square Magazine

Creative writing publication

Speaking

Sharing Knowledge

TEDx

Cycling is more than transportation, it is transformation

TEDxPDPU

TEDx

ECHO – My Garbage: My Responsibility

TEDxLaxmi Vidyapeeth

Australian Cycling & Walking Conference

Keynote Speaker, Bendigo 2018

E-Mobility India Global Forum

Panelist, London

Smart Cities National Conference

Workshop Facilitator, Srinagar 2023

Together We Cycle

Panelist, GIZ India & MoHUA, Delhi 2023

Connect

Let's Collaborate

Open to speaking engagements, collaborations, and conversations about cycling, sustainability, and community impact.

✉️ drbkjoshi1975@gmail.com 💼 LinkedIn Profile 📷 @bhairrvi_joshi 🐦 @Bhairavijoshi1
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