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Nikita Porwal’s MAATI Initiative Advances Tribal Women and Children

Nikita Porwal won the Femina Miss India World 2024 title.

She is expected to represent India at Miss World 2026.

Her important social project is called MAATI.

It supports women and children living in tribal communities.

The project tries to learn what communities need before offering help.

It has provided water filtration units in villages in Madhya Pradesh.

It also supports menstrual hygiene, nutrition, education, skills, and jobs.

MAATI works to help communities while respecting their cultural identity.

Key facts

Titleholder: Nikita Porwal is Femina Miss India World 2024.
International representation: She is taking India to Miss World 2026.
Initiative: MAATI is her Beauty with a Purpose initiative.
Water access: MAATI has supported water filtration units for villages in Madhya Pradesh.
Menstrual health: The initiative includes menstrual hygiene education and biodegradable sanitary pads through Anandi Pads.
Community support: Its activities include nutritional support for mothers and children, education, skill development, and livelihood initiatives.
KISS reach: The wider ecosystem supported by the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences includes around 40,000 children.

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