Weaving rugs, and 'lives'

New Delhi, June 22 Established in 2004, the Jaipur Rugs Foundation works with several ethnically diverse communities spread across 600 villages in five states that lie in some of the most impoverished regions of India.

"It aims to reach out to remote rural areas and establish bonds with village communities, enabling them to start weaving not just rugs but also their own

lives," says its founder N.K. Chaudhary.

In a conversation with life, the veteran shares the various initiatives by the company to empower rural lives and those impacted by the pandemic.

Excerpts:

Q: What is the vision of Jaipur Rugs Foundation?

A: In 2004, I established the Jaipur Rugs Foundation

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