Nisha Jain Grover of Jaipur from Vatsalya Legacy Educational Society and Sumita Ghose of Bikaner from Rangsutra Crafts India are among the 75 women honoured as Women Transforming India by the NITI Aayog.

Women have consistently been playing a key role in transforming India into a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’. In recognition of the remarkable achievements of these women across diverse sectors NITI Aayog has instituted Women Transforming India Awards.

This year, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the WTI Awards were conferred on 75 women achievers. Click here to know more about the other awardees.

1. Nisha Jain Grover, Jaipur, Vatsalya Legacy Educational Society

 

 

Vatsalya Legacy was born out of a commitment of the Founder Director Nisha Jain Grover to offer individual Educational Program for students. It is the only organization in India which offers all three pillars of counselling, training, and remedial education under one roof. Vatsalya aims for an inclusive and literate India and works towards creating an atmosphere free from discrimination, for all children.

Nisha prioritises the most sensitive children, including their rights, child safety issues and inclusive education. The team at Vatsalya truly believes that inclusiveness and equality are the only two ways for a better India.

2. Sumita Ghose, Bikaner, Rangsutra Crafts India

 

 

Sumita Ghose is the Founder and MD of Rangsutra, a community owned social enterprise with over 2000+ artisans as shareholders. The goal is to ensure sustainable livelihoods for rural artisans, 80% of whom are women. Their artisans are also co-owners, co-creators, managers and board members. They believe that traditional handicrafts and textiles can be a source of regular livelihood and value creation for rural artisans.

Rangsutra is a bridge between artisans and customers, between rural and urban and between change and continuity.

 

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