Jaipur’s Tarushee Rai wins Miss India Rajasthan 2026, eyes Miss World stage

Tarushee Rai from Jaipur has been crowned Femina Miss India Rajasthan 2026, marking a significant milestone in her journey and securing her place on the national stage. With this win, she will now represent Rajasthan at the upcoming Femina Miss India competition and has entered the race for the prestigious Miss World title.

The announcement was made on Monday evening, adding another achievement to Tarushee’s growing list of accolades. A former Miss Rajasthan 2022 winner, her latest victory highlights a consistent trajectory of success in the pageant circuit and positions her as a strong contender at the national level.

Mentors Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra noted that this is the 61st edition of the Femina Miss India competition and emphasized that Tarushee’s selection from Rajasthan sets a new benchmark. They also highlighted that the winner of Femina Miss India goes on to represent the country internationally at the Miss World platform.

They further pointed out that this marks the second consecutive year a Miss Rajasthan titleholder has gone on to win Femina Miss India Rajasthan, following Vaishnavi Sharma’s achievement in 2023. This back-to-back success underscores the growing prominence of the Miss Rajasthan platform in national pageantry.

At 24, Tarushee Rai is not only a model but is also associated with Electrical and Computer Engineering, reflecting a blend of academic and creative pursuits. A resident of Vaishali Nagar in Jaipur, she expressed that winning the Miss India crown has always been her dream and reaffirmed her commitment to bringing pride to Rajasthan at the national level.