Pragati Singh

Pragati Singh is an Indian doctor, public health official, and activist. She is known for her work in the Indian asexual community and research on the topic. She featured on the BBC's 2019 list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world.

Early life and education Singh grew up in Delhi. She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2011.

Career Singh is a medical doctor and has worked as a public health professional in the fields of maternal, child, and reproductive health in India. She has worked for organisations such as International SOS and the World Health Organization.

In 2014, Singh found that there were no present communities online for Indians who identify as asexual. As a result of this, she founded the self/non funded group 'Indian Aces' on Facebook, gaining a community of 3000+ members as time passed.

In the same year, Singh's research study on asexuality was selected and presented at the World Association of Sexual Health Congress held in Prague. The findings of this study were then published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Yet, Singh noted that the Western asexuality movement has access to more visibility and resources.

Personal life In 2014, Singh came across the term 'asexual' and immediately identified with it, and more specifically as gray asexual.