Rachel Gupta From Jalandhar Becomes First Indian To Win Miss Grand International Pageant

The Miss Grand International 2024 pageant concluded with a grand finale in Bangkok, Thailand. The finale was held on October 25 with a special nod to India. Jalandhar's Rachel Gupta won the trophy and was crowned the winner of the pageant.

India's Rachel Gupta crowned Miss Grand International 2024

Miss Grand International 2024 was the 12th Miss Grand International pageant. The Grand Finale of the competition was held Miss Grand International 2024 was the 12th Miss Grand International pageant. A total of 68 countries participated in the pageant.
 

20-year-old Rachel Gupta was crowned the winner of the Miss Grand International pageant. It marked the first time India won the trophy. Philippines, CJ Opiaza finished as 1st runner-up in the competition.

Rachel Gupta's answer that made her the winner

 In the question and answer round, Rachel Gupta highlighted global poverty and addressed issues around overpopulation. The model shared, “The most critical issue today is poverty due to overpopulation and limited resources. World leaders need to take responsibility to ensure that resources are enough for everyone by promoting birth control methods globally.”
 

Speaking about India, the model shared, “In India, not everyone has access to essentials like food, water, and education, which is the case in many parts of the world. We must stop conflicts and work together to secure resources for all.”