Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, March 9, 2005 (Xtvworld.Com)
-- The award function was held on the occasion of International
Women’s Day on 8th March 2005 by the Wisitex Foundation, in Mumbai.
Smt. Nita Ambani was conferred the award for her ‘dynamic leadership qualities,
far reaching vision, selfless services and innovative ideas’ particularly in
health care and education.
In her acceptance speech, Smt. Nita Ambani drew attention on women in society.
Referring to a saying in Sanskrit, God resides at a place where women are
worshiped, Smt. Ambani said, “Sometimes our society ignores this high ideal.
Today’s celebration reminds us of those values. It will also encourage more
women to seek fulfillment in servicing the society.”
Nita Ambani and her commitment to society
In addition to being President of the Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation, Smt. Nita
Ambani is also Chairperson of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in
Mumbai.
The Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted primarily
to promoting education and health care services for the needy and under
privileged in India. The Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a K-12 school
based on Indian and International curricula, which aims to develop a new model
for school education in India.
Smt. Nita Ambani has deep-rooted conviction in raising living standards for the
underprivileged and needy. This is reflected in her taking the task of providing
for a fair share of representation to the physically challenged in call centers
and associated facilities in the Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai.
Smt. Ambani has personally supervised the development of villages around all
Reliance projects and taken a keen interest in the upliftment of people in the
vicinity.
Contact
Indira Das: Indira.Das@relianceinfo.com