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Shabana Azmi and Manish Malhotra Praise Mijwan’s Impact on Women Artisans
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 10:33 AM
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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi and designer Manish Malhotra highlighted how the Mijwan initiative is uplifting women artisans across India.
Shabana Azmi and fashion designer Manish Malhotra recently spoke about the transformative role of the Mijwan initiative in empowering women artisans. In their remarks, both noted that Mijwan’s training programs and market linkages have enabled countless women to earn a sustainable livelihood while preserving traditional crafts.
The duo emphasized that the organization’s focus on skill development, design innovation, and direct sales channels helps artisans break away from exploitative middlemen. They also pointed out that the visibility provided by high‑profile collaborations brings wider recognition to the artisans’ work.
Azmi and Malhotra urged continued support from the public and private sectors, stressing that scaling such models can further strengthen India’s craft ecosystem and promote gender‑inclusive economic growth.
The duo emphasized that the organization’s focus on skill development, design innovation, and direct sales channels helps artisans break away from exploitative middlemen. They also pointed out that the visibility provided by high‑profile collaborations brings wider recognition to the artisans’ work.
Azmi and Malhotra urged continued support from the public and private sectors, stressing that scaling such models can further strengthen India’s craft ecosystem and promote gender‑inclusive economic growth.