Nita Ambani Birthday: 7 of her businesses that are serving a larger purpose - Reliance Foundation, MI, NMACC & more

Nita Mukesh Ambani holds a strong vision for the future of India and she does what all it takes to make room for things that could better our society. She is an educationist, a philanthropist and a successful businessman who has been the brain behind some of the biggest Indian ventures of all time. Here’s a quick look at 7 of her most special and socially driven business outings:-

1. Reliance Foundation

Mrs Ambani is the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, a philanthropic initiative established in 2010. Over the years, her mentorship has made the foundation touch the lives of over 76 million Indians in 55,550 villages in areas such as rural transformation, healthcare, education, sports, disaster response, arts, culture and heritage, and urban renewal.

For the uninitiated, during India’s battle with COVID-19, Reliance Foundation was leading from the front under Nita Ambani's leadership. Their medical initiatives are run under the name of Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation and Research Centre.

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2. Mumbai Indians

Nita Ambani is the co-owner of the IPL team Mumbai Indians, which is known to have won the league several times and has lately been quite performative in WPL. The official website of Reliance Industries Ltd describes Mrs Ambani as the architect who was instrumental in making Mumbai Indians the most successful franchise in the tournament.

3. Her Circle

Founded by Nita Ambani, Her Circle is an inclusive, collaborative, diverse, interactive, and socially conscious digital movement for the women of India. The initiative is touted to be a one-stop destination to provide women-related content which are both engaging and upliftment-oriented. It is aimed at connecting women to each other through a common social platform.

4. Jio World Centre and NMACC

Spread across 18.5 acres, Jio World Centre is a place for people to get together, appreciate art, exchange ideas, celebrate culture, and soak in the heritage and vibrancy of Mumbai. Mrs Ambani opened a specialised Nita Mukesh Ambani Culture Centre where she aims to bring together the arts and culture of the world to a stage in India.

The Founder and Chairperson of NMACC, Mrs Ambani said in a statement, “An ode to our nation, the Cultural Centre aims to preserve and promote Indian arts. I hope our spaces nurture and inspire talent, bringing together communities from across India and the globe.”

5. Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Nita Ambani is the Founder and Chairperson of Dhirubhai Ambani International School established in 2003. The educational institute is built with the intention of offering world-class educational opportunities in Mumbai. It is widely recognised as India's premier international school and is listed among the top IB schools globally.

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6. Football Sports Development Limited

Known as the First Lady of Sports in India, Nita Ambani is the Founder Chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited. This is the body which launched the Indian Super League and revolutionized football in India. She is also the head of the Education and Sports for All initiative for children.

7. Jamnagar Township Project

In 1997, Ambani spearheaded the project involving the building of a company township for the employees of Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar. The project established a tree-lined and environmentally-friendly colony to house more than 17,000 residents. The residing unit promotes greenery and sustainable living across the nation.

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