Who Is Manika Vishwakarma? Meet The Woman From Rajasthan Who Has Been Crowned Miss Universe India 2025

We finally have our Miss Universe India! On August 18, 2025, the prized title of Miss Universe India 2025 was bagged by 23-year old Manika Vishwakarma. The talented and beautiful diva from Rajasthan was awarded with this title in Jaipur and now gearing for bringing the Miss Universe crown to India. Here’s everything you need to know about her.

Manika Vishwakarma: A Multitalented Lady From Sri Ganganagar

Manika was born and brought up in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, while she is currently residing in Delhi. Shei is a final year student in Political Science and Economics. With her grace and determination, this young lady started her journey with the Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024.

She is also trained in classical dance and skilled painting. She has got recognition from the Lalit Kala Academy and JJ School of Arts. Manika’s performances have stretched international borders as she represented India in the BIMSTEC Sewocon under the Ministry of External Affairs. Her array of talents and academic merit makes her a comprehensive inspiring character who blends traditionality with modern ambition.

For a Change: Advocacy and Neuronova

Beyond the face, Manika is a passionate face for neurodivergence advocacy. She established ‘Neuronova’ to specifically advocate the redefinition of conditions like ‘ADHD’ as unique cognitive strengths rather than disorders. Through this initiative, she hopes people can think differently about such conditions and be more inclusive and empowering.

Manisha won the hearts and this title with her amazing and intelligent answer at the finale of the pageant. The question was, “If you had to choose between advocating for women’s education or immediate economic aid for impoverished families, which one would you prioritize and why? How would you address the counterarguments?”

What the Miss Universe India answered was the second she almost bagged the title, “Two sides of the coin. On one side, we have seen that women have been deprived of basic rights, such as education, for as long as we can remember. On the other side, we see the result of this deprivation: impoverished families. Fifty percent of our population has been denied the basic amenity that could change their lives. If I have to, I would choose the option of women’s education. I would advocate for it because it would not just change the life of one person; it would change the entire strata of the future of this country, of this world. While both issues are important, it is about taking actions that can help in the long run,” she answered.

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