Nita Ambani

Nita Mukesh Ambani
Born	November 1, 1963 (1963-11-01) (age 48) Mumbai
Residence	Mumbai, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Commerce)
Alma mater	Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Occupation	Chairman of Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation Chairman of Dhirubhai Ambani International School Co-Owner of Mumbai Indians Additional Director for Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Known for	Reliance Industries,Mumbai Indians,Philanthropy
Religion	Hinduism
Spouse	Mukesh Ambani
Children	Isha, Anant and Akash
Relatives	Mamta Dalal (sister)

Nita Ambani is the Founder-Chairperson of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School.She is also the wife of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.^[1][2] She is actively involved in various philanthropic activities in the fields of education, human resources and disaster relief.^[3] Nita Ambani also is the Co-Owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team and is actively involved in Project Drishti: A social initiative taken by Reliance Industries(RIL) and National Association for the Blind^[4]

Early life

Nita Ambani, born on 1st Nov, 1963, grew up in the suburbs of Mumbai and hails from a middle class family.^[5] Her father was a senior executive in Birla . Nita Ambani has always had a keen interest in Indian classical dance and wanted to pursue a career in dance. While her mother aspired for her to become a chartered accountant, Nita Ambani now holds qualifications as a teacher and an interior designer. Nita Ambani is a Commerce Graduate from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Vile Parle, Mumbai University.

Career

Nita Ambani has been associated with Dhirubhai Ambani International School since its inception in June 2003.^{[6] [7]} She is the chairperson of the school which is located in Mumbai. The Dhirubhai Ambani International School is based on Indian as well as an international curriculum that aims to develop a new model for education at the school level in India. The school is counted as one of the premium schools of Mumbai and is one of the 37 in India that offer the International Baccalaureate Program. She has also been heading the Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation^[8] which is a non-profit organization primarily devoted towards the promotion of education and health care services for the needy and under privileged in India.Nita Ambani also serves on the board for Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.She will remain as a Non-Executive director and is also the first honorary position provided to her outside of Reliance Industries Limited.^[9]

Social work

Nita Ambani has been working as part of the Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation.^[10] Nita Ambani is also part of Reliance Industries and UNAIDS partnership which is aimed towards halting and reversing the HIV epidemic in India.^[11] Nita Ambani is spearheading Project Drishti, a unique initiative by RIL and NAB, with a vision to give sight to sightless people from the underprivileged segment at no cost.

Major achievements

Mrs. Nita Ambani was recipient of the Samaj Seva Vishwa Bhushan at the Bharat Nari Shakti award function which was held on the International Women’s Day in 2005.^[12]

Personal life

Nita Ambani is the eldest daughter-in-law of Late Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani ,the founder of Reliance Industries Limited.

References

1. ^ "How Nita Ambani was courted". Hindustan Times. 2009-01-02. http://www.hindustantimes.com/How-Nita-Ambani-was-courted/Article1-362603.aspx. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
2. ^ Sengupta, Somini (2008-05-07). "Bright Lights and Big Money in India’s New Cricket League". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/07/sports/othersports/07cricket.html?_r=1%26sq=cricket%26st=cse%26scp=1%26pagewanted=all. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
3. ^ 14 Oct, 2010, 04.26PM IST,PTI (2010-10-14). "Nita Ambani to lecture at London School of Economics on Friday - The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Nita-Ambani-to-lecture-at-London-School-of-Economics-on-Friday/articleshow/6748285.cms. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
4. ^ "Project Drishti: Restoring sight to the blind". Meri News. 08 Feb, 2008. http://www.merinews.com/article/project-drishti-restoring-sight-to-the-blind/130022.shtml. 
5. ^ "Nita Ambani | Nita Ambani – First Corporate Lady Of India". Reliance News. http://www.reliance-news.com/nita-ambani/nita-ambani/. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
6. ^ "Nita M. Ambani". Da-is.org. http://www.da-is.org/html/nita_ambani.html. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
7. ^ Priya Tanna (2005-08-19). "Nita Ambani speaks her mind". DNAIndia.com. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_nita-ambani-speaks-her-mind_211. 
8. ^ Rajiv Sharma (2010-05-06). "DAF in Nita Ambani's Responsible Hands". Indiaprwire.com. http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/other/2010050649954.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
9. ^ ET Bureau (2010-10-31). "Nita Ambani appointed as Additional Director in EIH Board". Economic Times. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news/30342055_1_operational-difference-eih-board-ril-s-jamnagar. 
10. ^ TNN, Oct 15, 2010, 06.20am IST (2010-10-15). "Nita Ambani to deliver lecture at LSE - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Nita-Ambani-to-deliver-lecture-at-LSE/articleshow/6751659.cms. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
11. ^ By Max, on June 7th, 2010 (2010-06-07). "Nita Ambani". Theconsumerism.com. http://theconsumerism.com/nita-ambani/. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 
12. ^ "Nita Ambani awarded Samaj Seva Vishwa Vibhushan - Smt. Nita Mukesh Ambani, President, Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation, was awarded the 'Samaj Seva Vishwa Vibhushan' at the hands of H.E. Shri S.M. Krishna, Governor of Maharashtra, at the Bharat Nari Shakti 200". Press.xtvworld.com. http://press.xtvworld.com/article4619.html. Retrieved 2010-12-31. 

External links

• Nita Ambani, Chairperson Dhirubhai Ambani International School
• Foundation to help society
• Reliance likely to nominate Nita Ambani to EIH board
• Join the movement that is India, Nita Ambani tells the world at LSE

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Name	Ambani, Nita
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Date of birth	1963-11-01
Place of birth	Mumbai
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