{"id":46930,"date":"2024-12-16T10:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T05:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/smita-thackeray-and-ruma-devi-unite-to-empower-women-of-maharashtra-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:44:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T05:14:52","slug":"smita-thackeray-and-ruma-devi-unite-to-empower-women-of-maharashtra-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/smita-thackeray-and-ruma-devi-unite-to-empower-women-of-maharashtra-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Smita Thackeray and Ruma Devi Unite to Empower Women of Maharashtra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/primexnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PNN-Images-16-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0During the grand Rumayana Festival held at the Mukkti Cultural Hub in Andheri, Mumbai, renowned social entrepreneur and founder of the Mukkti Foundation, Smt. Smita Thackeray, met with Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee and traditional handicraft fashion designer, Ruma Devi. The festival, a celebration of India\u2019s epic heritage through art, culture, and performances, provided the perfect setting for the duo to discuss a transformative initiative for women\u2019s empowerment in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Smita Thackeray said, \u201cThe Rumayana Festival is a tribute to our cultural heritage and the values it imparts. Women empowerment has always been a core pillar of the Mukkti Foundation. This is why I felt a deep connection to Ruma Devi\u2019s mission and decided to join hands to extend her impactful work to Maharashtra. By providing the necessary infrastructure, we can create meaningful opportunities for skill development while preserving our cultural traditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primexnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PNN-Images-16-12-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smita Thackeray\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p>Ruma Devi expressed her enthusiasm, adding, \u201cThe Rumayana Festival beautifully connects us to our roots. Collaborating with Smita ji to extend the vision of women\u2019s empowerment to Maharashtra is a privilege. Together, we can create a sustainable model of self-reliance for women while preserving India\u2019s artisanal legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Mukkti Foundation\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s welfare and empowerment aligns seamlessly with Ruma Devi\u2019s dedication to uplifting rural women through traditional handicrafts. With over 30,000 women already empowered under Ruma Devi\u2019s leadership in Rajasthan, this collaboration aims to replicate and expand the model in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>The Rumayana Festival, known for its engaging workshops, live performances, and cultural exhibits, underscored the importance of preserving India\u2019s heritage while working toward empowering communities.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, combining Smita Thackeray\u2019s extensive experience in social causes with Ruma Devi\u2019s expertise, is expected to take shape in the coming months, marking a significant step toward fostering self-reliance and preserving India\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16:\u00a0During the grand Rumayana Festival held at the Mukkti Cultural Hub in Andheri, Mumbai, renowned social entrepreneur and founder of the Mukkti Foundation, Smt. 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