Nari Shakti Awardee Ruma Devi’s Amazing Journey to Harvard University

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Ruma Devi was born and raised in Rajasthan

English She had to discontinue her studies after class 8 due to extreme poverty. Image credits: Facebook

Ruma Devi’s son died because of lack of medical facilities.

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Carrying forward a tradition

English Ruma Devi continued the tradition of embroidery that she acquired from her grandmother. Image credits: Facebook

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

English Through Ruma Devi’s efforts, the achievements of her fellow women workers are being recognized both in India and on the global stage. Image credits: Facebook

Ruma Devi won Rs 12.50 lakh in the KBC game as a special guest.

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Special invitation from Harvard University

English Ruma Devi received a special invitation from Harvard University. She engaged in discussions with around a thousand academics, students, and entrepreneurs in America. Image credits: Facebook

Ruma Devi was honoured with the Nari Shakti Award in 2019.

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