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Rujuta Diwekar is India’s leading public health advocate and amongst the most followed nutritionists globally. Her books have sold more than 1.75 million copies and her videos have received more than 300 million views. Her clear and simple message to eat local, seasonal and traditional has redefined the discourse on health and wellness, nudging it away from diet trends and towards the sustainable well-being of people and the planet.

Richa Agarwal, Chairperson of the Kolkata Centre for Creativity and CEO of Emami Art, is a distinguished patron and art connoisseur dedicated to preserving Bengal’s artistic and cultural heritage while embracing its contemporary evolution. With strong business acumen and hands-on experience within her family enterprises, she brings a distinctive perspective to her leadership in the arts. Her contributions to art and culture have earned her numerous accolades, including the FEMINA Achievers’ 2024 East Award for Excellence in the Promotion of the Arts, the New Indian Express Group DEVI Award in 2022 and the Times Power Women Award in 2018. She has spearheaded initiatives that span multiple disciplines and approaches from contemporary and cutting-edge art practices to inclusive programmes such as Art for All and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) initiatives like a Braille library. She has also prioritised documenting and archiving lesser-known artists, organising annual art and craft festivals that engage the entire city and hosting ground-breaking symposiums.