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Nita Ambani spells out her

plans to turn ‘Swadeshi’

into a global brand

The Indian diaspora is doing wonderful things. From NASA to media to science and

technology, they’re conquering the world: Reliance Foundation Founder Chairperson

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New Delhi
eliance Foundation Founder Chairperson
Nita Ambani has said that ‘Swadeshi’ should
Rget global recognition and her foundation
is working in that direction. She also said that she
wants her legacy to be about creating institutions
that make a difference, like Nita Mukesh Ambani
Cultural Centre (NMACC), Dhirubhai Ambani In-
ternational School, the Reliance Foundation hospi-
tal and Mumbai Indians.

“So I think that was where I thought

‘Swadeshi’ should get the global recogni-
tion that the artists so deserve. We are
planning to take Swadesh globally. Also,
we are setting up digital skilling platforms

for these artisans to enable them for the
sustenance and livelihood,” she said in a Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani and International Olympic Committee (IOC)
conversation with CNBC. President Thomas Bach during the inauguration of the 141st IOC Session recently in Mumbai (ANI Photo)

‘Swadeshi’ is a brand from Reliance Founda- Joe Biden this year, she applauded the progress of time, I thought, why can’t India have something
tion that sells artisanal handicraft products. “So I the Indian diaspora. “The excitement was palpa- like this of its own? So the idea really sparked off
think that was where I thought ‘Swadeshi’ should ble. The Indian diaspora - just like you - are doing at that time in Australia. And it’s taken us now a
get the global recognition that the artists so de- such wonderful things. I mean, NASA to media to decade to bring this to life”.
serve. We are planning to take Swadesh globally. science and technology. They’re conquering the Nita Ambani, who is also a member of the In-
Also, we are setting up digital skilling platforms for world. And you could see that, you could feel that dian Olympic Committee further said that India is
these artisans to enable them for the sustenance in the room. I get goosebumps even thinking about absolutely ready to host the 2036 Olympics. “We’re
and livelihood,” she added. it now. And so much enthusiasm in the diaspora absolutely ready. Just like we would love to have
Speaking about the Reliance Foundation, she around the world. They’re so proud to say we are the Olympics in India, the Olympics also cannot
said that it has reached out to 70 million people Indians and that’s something that touches your ignore the 1.4 billion people of India,” she added.
in India and it is present in all the states of India. heart,” Nita Ambani said. On being asked about her legacy, Nita Amba-
“For me, I think a nation’s development depends Nita Ambani who is the CEO of Nita Mukesh ni said that she wants it to be of creating institu-
on women’s empowerment, and the well-being of Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) -- a multi-dis- tions where youth are nurtured and knowledge is
its children and transformation through sports. I ciplinary cultural centre -- also recalled the first imparted.
think these three key to a developed nation. With instance when she got the idea. “What have enjoyed the most is setting up in-
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we are of- “Actually the seeds for the cultural centre prob- stitutions that Dhirubhai Ambani International
fering employment to 1 million women to ensure ably were sown when I was a young girl. I was six School, the Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mum-
that they get income of Rs one lakh or more. So when I started learning Bharatnatyam,” Nita Am- bai Indians, now NMACC. So, I think the legacy
I think women’s empowerment is something very bani said. should be of creating institutions where we nur-
very dear to my heart,” she said. She added, “So I think NMACC is actually a ture our youths and we joyously impart knowledge,
On being asked about her experience at the dedication to all emerging artists. I visited Austra- and we celebrate diversity and our roots and to
White House state dinner that was hosted for lia for the Cricket World Cup. And we as tourists leave the world as a better and a happier place,”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi by US President went to see the Sydney Opera House and at that Nita Ambani said.

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