Muktamani Devi

Muktamani Devi (born in December 1958), also known as Moirangthem Muktamani Devi, is an innovator and entrepreneur from the Indian State of Manipur who, from humble beginnings, founded a firm to manufacture hand knitted woolen shoes. The shoes are manufactured in Mukta Shoes Industry, established in 1990 and located in Kakching, Manipur. The firm is registered with the District Industries Center, Thoubal under wool and knitting embroidery section.

She also gives training to people in the craft of making shoes. She has already trained more than 1000 people. Early life

Muktamani Devi, born in December 1958 and hailing from Kakching Moirangthem, Manipur, was raised by her widowed mother. She was married when she was only 17 years old. Muktamani used to work in a paddy field in the day and sell homemade snacks in the evening. She also used to knit carry bags and hair bands at night and would sell them to earn some extra money. The award is in recognition of her service as an "Inspirational Woman Entrepreneur from Manipur exporting and popularizing handcrafted woolen shoes".

Other recognitions/achievements

Winner in the All Manipur Industry Mela (1993) True Legends Awards 2018 instituted by National Insurance and The Telegraph