Nari Shakti Awardee Ruma Devi’s Amazing Journey to Harvard University
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Ruma Devi was born and raised in Rajasthan
She had to discontinue her studies after class 8 due to extreme poverty.
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Ruma Devi’s son died because of lack of medical facilities.
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Carrying forward a tradition
Ruma Devi continued the tradition of embroidery that she acquired from her grandmother.
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Ruma Devi provided job opportunities to many village women.
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Ruma Devi has employed over 22,000 women across 75 villages.
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Global recognition
Through Ruma Devi’s efforts, the achievements of her fellow women workers are being recognized both in India and on the global stage.
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Ruma Devi won Rs 12.50 lakh in the KBC game as a special guest.
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Special invitation from Harvard University
Ruma Devi received a special invitation from Harvard University. She engaged in discussions with around a thousand academics, students, and entrepreneurs in America.
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Ruma Devi was honoured with the Nari Shakti Award in 2019.