Prominent social worker and “daughter of the soil,” Ms. Rouble Nagi, has been appointed as a member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in India.
An official letter issued by Sardar Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, of which a copy lies with Kashmir Despatch reads that Jammu-based Rouble Nagi has been nominated to serve as a panel member of the commission. It is noteworthy that Rouble Nagi is a renowned social worker, recognized not only in Jammu and Kashmir but also across India for her impactful initiatives.
Her name gained prominence when she emerged as a beacon of hope, working tirelessly for the welfare of the underprivileged in the slums of Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the hub of its film industry. These slum dwellers face numerous hardships, and Rouble Nagi has made significant contributions to their welfare by focusing on education for their children and promoting art within the community. Although she hails from Jammu and Kashmir, she embodies the principles of Sikh ethos, emphasizing humanity and service. She has dedicated herself to uplifting the poor in Mumbai’s slums.
Her efforts have been widely appreciated, as evidenced by her book Slum Queen, which has received immense praise from readers. Rouble Nagi is also the founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, an organization well-known across India. The foundation undertakes initiatives such as educating underprivileged children, empowering women with employment opportunities, supporting orphaned children, and establishing tailoring and embroidery centers, with over a dozen operational centers in Kashmir alone.
Rouble Nagi’s new role in the National Commission for Minorities will not only enhance her social work but also help address the challenges and grievances faced by minority communities across the country.
