ALEAP president shortlisted for UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Under Rama Devi's leadership, ALEAP has grown to over 10,000 members and made significant strides in building an entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in India.
Though the award is given to only a man and a woman globally every five years, being shortlisted among 330 nominees worldwide is a moment of great pride and global acknowledgement for ALEAP's impactful journey, the statement said.
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