Women’s Day Special - Empowering Women, Preserving Heritage: Ruma Devi’s Journey to ChangeThis Women’s Day, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Ruma Devi, a true force of resilience and empowerment. From overcoming personal struggles to uplifting thousands of women in Rajasthan through entrepreneurship, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. We explored the power of self-reliance, cultural heritage, and how women can shape their own destinies.Building a brand in the handmade sector comes with its challenges, but Ruma Devi’s story proves that perseverance, education, and community support can turn dreams into reality. We also dived into the role of spirituality, family culture, and international experiences in shaping success.Join me in this insightful conversation as we celebrate the strength of women who don’t just survive—but thrive and empower others along the way. Ruma Devi – Coming from an orthodox and deprived background, single-handedly formed the self-help group and on a very nominal budget in her fight for equality for women artisans. She was honored with India's highest civilian award for women by the Ministry of Women and Child Development 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' presented by The President of India- Sh. Ramnath Kovind on 8th March 2019. She was invited as a speaker at Harvard University. Honoured with ‘Karamveer Award’ on Kaun Banega Crorepati by Amitabh Bachchan and has represented India in various International stage promoting women empowerment. 🎯 Key Highlights from This Conversation🔥 Overcoming personal loss can fuel a drive for change.🔥 Empowerment comes from supporting one another as women.🔥 Building a self-help group can create significant impact.🔥 Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth.🔥 Cultural heritage can be a foundation for modern entrepreneurship.🔥 Recognition and success can stem from grassroots efforts.🔥 Collective action amplifies individual efforts.🔥 Self-confidence is crucial for women to thrive.🔥 Education and exposure can change perspectives.

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