Nominations open for 29th IMC-Ladies' Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar-2022

The Ladies’ Wing of IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with the Bajaj Group announced the opening of nomination for its flagship award program, Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar. The award will felicitate and acknowledge the contribution of an India Woman Entrepreneur who has contributed to the field of rural business and entrepreneurial development. The winner will receive a cash price of INR 1 million and a certificate along with a citation.

IMC-Ladies' Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar aims to recognize, promote, support and honour women entrepreneurs working to improve living conditions in rural India. Nominations are welcomed from candidates from across the country, who have moved the needle to make a difference in rural India. Female candidates who wish to nominate themselves or someone they know. The last date for submitting nominations is 30^th September 2022.

While the awards focus on initiatives for upliftment in rural areas, last year in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the wing had decided to award the 28th IMC-Ladies' Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar 2021 to an Indian woman who was also a COVID warrior. Announced in January this year, the 28^th award was presented to Ms. Durga Mallu Gudilu (Trustee, Anum Foundation and a Social Activist) who collected funds to provide ration as well as distribute medicines and other essential supplies to 10 thousand families during the pandemic.