Transforming lives across the country has been a way of life for Mrs Nita M Ambani, Founder & Chairperson of Reliance Foundation. On the occasion of her 60th birthday, Anna Seva – service through the act of nourishing people with food was carried out for 1.4 lakh people across 15 states in the country. In addition to the Anna Seva services, ration kits were delivered to nearly 60,000 people.
Anna Seva
Mrs Nita Ambani often articulates that children and women are closest to her heart, she spent her birthday in the company of 3,000 underprivileged school-going children. The children enjoyed entertainment, gifts, and anna seva, personally by Mrs Ambani. Anna seva for 1.4 lakh people was carried out across 15 states of India. Hot cooked meals were served to communities and dry ration kits were distributed at several locations.
Inauguration of a new institute of learning & excellence
A new institution of learning and excellence was inaugurated on the occasion of Mrs Nita M Ambani’s 60th birthday - Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School. This new institute aims to carry forward the legacy of teaching and learning that started at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School 20 years ago.
An ode to art and artisans
As an ode to the art and the artisans of the country, Mrs Nita M Ambani announced the launch of Swadesh. It is an initiative to give respect and sustenance to crafts and craftswomen. She announced the launch of Swadesh’s soon-to-be-launched flagship store in Hyderabad, and plans to go global. Swadesh will be a specialised artisan-only store format for handcrafted products from all over the country. It also intends to create a global marketplace to connect Indian craftsmen and sellers of authentic handmade products with buyers all over the world.
Mrs Ambani has played various roles of service in different spheres of her life. Her tireless efforts in serving communities and her passion for preserving and promoting traditional Indian arts have made a profound difference in countless lives of artisans, craftsmen and women across the country.