Neha Baruah was crowned Miss Universe Assam 2025 on the glitzy evening of May 2, 2025. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Anamika Borah. Alongside winning that glittering crown, she also earned the rights to represent her state at the most prestigious beauty competition in the country – Miss Universe India, to take place in coming weeks.
Neha is a 26-year-old project manager and social work activist from Biswanath Chariali, Assam, currently based in Bangalore. She holds both a master’s degree in social work. With over six years of experience in the field, Neha has worked closely with children, individuals with disabilities and marginalised communities, including sex workers. Her work has shaped her into a passionate advocate for child safety, sex education and mental health awareness. Through her journey, she has encountered both challenges and growth. Difficult moments, like being misjudged by school children she mentored, deepened her understanding of trauma, stigma and the urgent need for awareness. These experiences inspired her to work towards creating a safer, more informed environment for children and their families. Neha is a polyglot and is fluent in Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil. She also enjoys acting and dancing. Deeply rooted in her cultural heritage, she continues to stand as a voice for social change, driven by faith, courage and a strong belief in the power of education.
In the coming weeks, she will be seen walking down the stage at the most anticipated beauty pageant of the country – Miss Universe India. The competition is owned by one of the biggest beauty pageant organizations in the world – the Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd (popularly known as the Glamanand Group). The organization was established by its founder and president, Nikhil Anand in the year 2013 and gradually it became of the leadings beauty pageant producers in the world. At the conclusion of this year’s Miss Universe India competition, the reigning titleholder, Rhea Singha from Gujarat will crown her successor, who would later go onto represent India at the prestigious Miss Universe 2025 competition, scheduled to happen in the month of November in Thailand.
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