31st Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar Celebrates Rural Entrepreneur Veena Upadhyay
Mumbai, January 7, 2025 – The IMC Ladies’ Wing hosted the 31st edition of the prestigious Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar, honoring Mrs. Veena Upadhyay for her transformative work in empowering rural artisans and preserving traditional crafts.
The ceremony, attended by Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, highlighted the vital role of women’s entrepreneurship in societal progress. In his speech, the Governor praised the IMC Ladies’ Wing’s dedication to fostering female entrepreneurship. Mrs. Upadhyay’s efforts have created sustainable livelihoods for artisans, championed economic independence in rural communities, and helped preserve craft heritage. Her work aligns with the Puraskar’s core values of social upliftment and resilience. Mrs. Jyoti Doshi, President of the IMC Ladies’ Wing, emphasized the award’s significance, praising Mrs. Upadhyay as a model for rural entrepreneurship. In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Upadhyay expressed her commitment to further empowering artisans and advancing economic independence for rural women.
Sponsored by Bajaj Electricals Ltd., the Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar honours rural women entrepreneurs for their contributions to employment, education, and sustainability, continuing the legacy of Padma Vibhushan Smt. Jankidevi Bajaj.
