Edison, New Jersey — Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information Systems student from the United States, has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024, marking a significant milestone in the longest-running Indian pageant outside of India.
Upon receiving the title, Dhruvi expressed her gratitude, stating, "Winning Miss India Worldwide is such an incredible honor. It's more than a crown—it represents my heritage, my values, and the opportunity to inspire others on a global scale."
The pageant took place in Edison, New Jersey, where Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was named the first runner-up and Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands secured the position of second runner-up.
In the Mrs. category, SuAnn Mouttet from Trinidad and Tobago emerged victorious, with Sneha Nambiar taking first runner-up and Pawandip Kaur from the United Kingdom as the second runner-up.
Sierra Suret from Guadeloupe was crowned Miss Teen India Worldwide, with Shreya Singh from the Netherlands and Shradha Tedjoe from Suriname rounding out the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
The event is organized by the India Festival Committee, based in New York, and is led by Indian-American duo Neelam and Dharmatma Saran. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the prestigious crown, celebrating cultural heritage and empowerment on a global stage.
