R. Vimala, IAS officer and CEO at Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission. She is an inspiring and hard working woman who has led many young rural women into becoming entrepreneurs. She also believes that the young generation particularly technically qualified students should have an exposure to rural life and its social aspects to channelize their education and thoughts for the general welfare of the society. This strong independent women has dedicated most of her time into getting such entrepreneurs recognized in the global world and believes in the fact that education is not only important but the interest in selecting courses as per the student's liking is equally important. She also feels it is very important to take full advantage of the available opportunities. R. Vimala, IAS officer and CEO at Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission. She is an inspiring and hard working woman who has led many young rural women into becoming entrepreneurs. She also believes that the young generation particularly technically qualified students should have an exposure to rural life and its social aspects to channelize their education and thoughts for the general welfare of the society. This strong independent women has dedicated most of her time into getting such entrepreneurs recognized in the global world and believes in the fact that education is not only important but the interest in selecting courses as per the student's liking is equally important. She also feels it is very important to take full advantage of the available opportunities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx