Footprints
She is making footprints that we believe will brave the test of time. She is steadfast in supporting her tribe. Aparajita is on a mission to bring women of excellence closer to fulfilling their destiny.
Apart from extending financial assistance to women in education for the underprivileged such as Reba Murmu (who runs a school in a Santal village), Aparajita routinely donates school bags, stationery, and winter wear for children. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided monetary donations to various NGOs to assist them in their relief efforts. In 2023, she donated INR 50,000 per winner per category to causes that her awardees believe in, such as Nishtha, an outstanding women’s NGO.
She has collaborated with the women of Humtree, a small-batch, community-made fair trade brand that champions the cause of preserving the Sunderbans. Humtree manufactured sustainable crochet bags which were made available at the Aparajita ceremony to her esteemed guests.
She also extends unconditional media support through Sanmarg for all our nominees and jury members, helping to amplify their stories and achievements. Through initiatives like “Kadam Haat,” she offers free columns in Sanmarg to promote and support women artisans, empowering them economically.
Sprinter Dadi – Bhagwani Devi Dagar
“Sports isn’t just about having fun – it can be about changing lives and making your country proud,” says the nonagenarian athlete and pride of India.
To The Olympics & Para Games
Supporting women in sport is a cause close to Aparajita’s heart. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw Sutirtha Mukherjee – sponsored by Aparajita – represent India in table tennis.
Illuminating Futures With New Light
Aparajita, with New Light Foundation served sex workers and their families in 2021.
Support For Menstrual Hygiene
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Aparajita organised a large-scale distribution of 11,000 sanitary napkins to raise awareness and support menstrual hygiene among women.