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Nita Ambani receives the 'Citizen of Mumbai' award by the Rotary Club of Bombay

Nita Ambani has also made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as an Honorary Trustee of the Board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a significant achievement for the businesswoman and philanthropist.

September 27, 2023 / 08:04 IST
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Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, which was opened earlier this year, was envisioned by Nita as a platform to spotlight Indian arts and culture at its best, both for the audience and the artists. (Photo: Special Arrangement)
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, which was opened earlier this year, was envisioned by Nita as a platform to spotlight Indian arts and culture at its best, both for the audience and the artists. (Photo: Special Arrangement)

Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani was awarded the 'Citizen of Mumbai' Award 2023-24 by the Rotary Club of Bombay for her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, arts, and culture.

Ambani is the owner of Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful cricket teams in the Indian Premier League. Additionally, Ambani serves as the founder and chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited, which launched the Indian Super League. She also heads the 'Education and Sports for All' initiative, which supports children's development. Furthermore, Ambani owns MI New York, which won the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC), a professional American T20 league.

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She is the first Indian woman to be elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Nita Ambani has also made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as an Honorary Trustee of the Board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a significant achievement for the businesswoman and philanthropist.