International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced that leading Indian philanthropist and the founder chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, has been elected as an individual member of the IOC, and will become India's first woman to join the prestigious body. Nita Ambani is the only individual member from India and her appointment at the world body is until she attains the age of 70.
"I am truly humbled and overwhelmed to be elected by the IOC. This is a recognition of the growing importance of India in the world stage and a recognition for Indian women." Nita said.