{"id":39484,"date":"2024-09-27T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T01:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&p=39484"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:16:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T08:46:07","slug":"miss-india-worldwide-2024-dhruvi-patel","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/miss-india-worldwide-2024-dhruvi-patel\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss India Worldwide 2024 Dhruvi Patel: Combining a passion for pageantry and philanthropy with pride in her Indian heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"

(September 27, 2024) <\/strong>Dhruvi Patel, a student from the USA, was named Miss India Worldwide 2024. This was the 31st edition of Miss India Worldwide, the longest-running Indian pageant held outside of India. It is considered one of the top ethnic pageants, and is dedicated to providing a platform for young women to showcase their talent, culture, and values on an international stage.<\/p>\n

“Winning Miss India Worldwide is such an incredible honour. It’s more than a crown \u2013 it represents my heritage, my values, and the opportunity to inspire others on a global scale,” Dhruvi said expressing her excitement after receiving the prestigious crown at the pageant held at Edison, New Jersey. Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was named the first runner-up, while Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands was declared the second runner-up at the competition.<\/p>\n

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Dhruvi is pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems at Quinnipiac University. In 2023, the youngster earned the title of Miss India New England. She combines her love for pageantry with a passion for philanthropy, co-running the nonprofit 3DCharities along with her siblings.<\/p>\n

Talent, culture and values<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cTo all my sister queens, sharing this pageant journey with you all has been a true blessing. Your friendship, support, and shared experiences have made this adventure unforgettable. Each one of you have brought a unique sparkle to this journey, and I am grateful for the memories we\u2019ve created together. Here\u2019s to the bond we\u2019ve formed and the special moments we\u2019ve shared as sister queens,\u201d Dhruvi remarked highlighting the pageant’s journey that culminated into her winning the title.<\/p>\n

With a passion for both pageantry and philanthropy, the Indian-American youngster aspires to become a Bollywood actor and serve as a UNICEF ambassador, following in the footsteps of some of the Indian actors she admires.<\/p>\n

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Giving back through 3DCharities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While managing her nonprofit, Dhruvi Patel dedicates her time to volunteering at senior centers, participating in food drives, and supporting various fundraising efforts. Her nonprofit regularly donates to organizations like UNICEF, Feeding America, and the American Red Cross. \u201cDoing a good deed, whether large or small, will always come back to you in a positive way,\u201d she believes.<\/p>\n

3DCharities is a home-based nonprofit funded by Dhruvi and her siblings, Dhriti and Darsh. Eleven years ago, they founded it with the monetary gifts they received during birthdays, Diwali, Christmas, and other occasions as children. The charity’s name was created by combining the first letters of their names.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod has blessed us with privileges, and as we strive to be transformational leaders, we want to use our blessings to do good and bring smiles to others. Charity starts at home but shouldn\u2019t end there. We promise to elevate this mission to new heights,\u201d is the driving force behind the siblings’ initiative.<\/p>\n

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