Smt. Smita Shrivastav was born in Banaras, the Cultural Capital of India. Being blessed with a family business in the field of Textiles, she has been very close to the art of weaving since childhood. The sound of looms have ever since been the lullabies for her and observing the intricacies of the warp and the woof have been her leisure pursuit. Being exposed to the dire-condition of the artisans, Smt. Smita Shrivastav decided to commit her passion to the cause of reviving the dying art form.Taking Inspiring from "Make in India", Smt. Smita Shrivastav evolved the idea of "Confluence" initiative with the simple thought of bridging the gap between art, artisans and the commoner. The quest was to create something meaningful and eccentric, streaming art for common people and simplifying art. Following the bugle of Make in India motto, Confluence initiative is also aiming to preserve and cherish the rich heritage of India in art and culture known since ancient times by our local folks. This helps industries to establish their manufacturing bases in India, create employment in India. Industries tend to develop a support ecosystem around them, thus empowering small business.Our quest is to take art to a common man's lobby and bringing more light to its beautification, give India art its be able to earn their livelihood. Keeping in mind, a wider spectrum we are eyeing Confluence gift gets the elevation and takes the corporate gifting option to a newer level. As a social entrepreneur, Smt. Smita Shrivastav is possessed by her idea and is swiveled around for realizing the dream. A similar obsession took over my thoughts, on realizing that how much my idea of creating a bridge can make ethnic handicraft change lives too.Refusing to give away even the smallest opportunity that could change an artisan's life, Smt. Smita Shrivastav fervently plunged into the journey of making life better with their one skill.Smt. Smita ShrivastavFounder & Chairperson - ConfluenceMake In India Activist