SAIC-owned, MG Motor India on Friday announced the launch of the fourth season of its 'MG Changemakers' initiative organised in collaboration with 101 India. According to a press release from the company, this season of the initiative emphasises on ‘sustainability’ as a collective imperative and an individual calling.
Following the tradition of previous seasons, the company announced that this year’s Changemakers are six remarkable women including Dr Janak Palta McGilligan, Jal Saheli, Chandani Khandelwal, Monisha Narke, Licypriya Kangujam and Nalini Shekar.
Dr McGilligan is a Padma Shri recipient and has empowered more than 200,000 rural and tribal women and girls, while Saheli is working in Bundelkhand on water-related issues and has helped avert droughts in over 100 villages and has helped build 450 check dams and 56 lakes.
Khandelwal, meanwhile, is a Bhubaneswar-based graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), and is involved in the manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging made of bamboo, grass, and leaves, and in doing s0 she provides livelihood to 500 female artisans. Narke, on the other hand, makes school desks out of cartons and recycles 750 tonnes of garbage every year.
Often referred to as 'India’s Greta Thunberg', Kangujam is one of the youngest global climate activists and Shekar is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Hasiru Dala. Her passion lies in helping unorganised garbage industry workers regain dignity, have better access to stable employment, and provide for their families' social security.
MG Changemakers was first introduced in 2018 to recognise and honour the spirit of women, who inspire societal change. Aimed at building a community of changemakers from across the country, the programme encourages participation through an open invite, where nominees can connect by sharing their inspiring stories, the company added.