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First International Aari Workers Conference 2025 Sets World Record with 5000+ Women Participants
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11: Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu – March 9, 2025: In a groundbreaking event, Dr. Aravind Lakshminarayanan, fondly known as Yoga Aravind, successfully organized the 1st International Aari Workers Conference – 2025 at V.V. Vanniyaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. This event marks the world’s first-ever reunion of Aari workers, a significant step [...]
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11: Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu – March 9, 2025: In a groundbreaking event, Dr. Aravind Lakshminarayanan, fondly known as Yoga Aravind, successfully organized the 1st International Aari Workers Conference – 2025 at V.V. Vanniyaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. This event marks the world’s first-ever reunion of Aari workers, a significant step towards recognizing and empowering this traditional craft sector.
Organized by the Tamil Nadu Aari Workers Council (TNAWC) and the Indian Aari Workers Federation (IAWF), this historic conference brought together 5,000+ women artisans, setting a Nobel World Record for the “Maximum Number of Women Performing Aari Work Design Under the Theme of Gender Equality in 1.5 Hours.” This achievement aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality, promoting economic independence for women.
