Press Release & Photographs- Panel Discussion & Felicitation Ceremony “The Next Generation of Women Leaders’ held (Today) 07.03.25 @The Park, Kolkata

New Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 7th March 2025

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Lighting of Lamp: (L-R): Ms. Shruti Jhajharia, Co-Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, Ms. Swati Gautam, Founder-CEO, NecessitySwatiGautam, Ms. Deepali Saraogi, Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, Ms. Barbara Voss, Consul General, Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata, Padma Shri Dr. Sudha Kaul, Founder, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Ms. Smaranika Tripathy, Consultant Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist, Belle Vue Clinic, Dr. Minu Budhia, Psychotherapist & Counselor, Founder-Director, Carring Minds International, Ms. Shaleni Bbiswas, Founder & Managing Director, Easynote Stationery Pvt. Ltd., Padma Shri Ms. Mouma Das, Indian Table Tennis Player & Arjuna Awardee and Dr. Manabi Bandyopadhyay, Principal, Dhola Mahavidyalaya at the Panel Discussion on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead” & Felicitation Ceremony held (Today), 07.03.2025 at The Park, Kolkata.

(L – R) : Ms. Shruti Jhajharia, Co-Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, Dr. Manabi Bandyopadhyay, Principal, Dhola Mahavidyalaya, Ms. Barbara Voss, Consul General, Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata, Dr. Minu Budhia, Psychotherapist & Counselor, Founder-Director, Carring Minds International, Ms. Deepali Saraogi, Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, Ms. Swati Gautam, Founder-CEO, NecessitySwatiGautam, Ms. Shaleni Bbiswas, Founder & Managing Director, Easynote Stationery Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Smaranika Tripathy, Consultant Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist, Belle Vue Clinic at the Panel Discussion on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead” & Felicitation Ceremony held (Today), 07.03.2025 at The Park, Kolkata.

(L – R) Ms. Shruti Jhajharia, Co-Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, Ms. Deepali Saraogi, Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum,Ms. Mouma Das, Indian Table Tennis Player & Arjuna Awardee, Ms.Churni Ganguly, Actress, Director and Writer, Padma Shri Dr. Sudha Kaul, Founder, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy,Mr. Amit Saraogi, President, MCCI,at the Panel Discussion on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead” & Felicitation Ceremony held (Today), 07.03.2025 at The Park, Kolkata.

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‘MCCI Women Achiever’s Award’ 2025

To mark the occasion of International Women’s Day, MCCI & MCCI Ladies Forum organised a Panel Discussion & Felicitation Ceremony on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead” today at Park Hotel, Kolkata.

To recognize the remarkable contribution of women in the society, ‘MCCI Women Achiever’s Award’ was conferred to Padma Shri Dr. Sudha Kaul, Founder, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Ms. Churni Ganguly, Actress, Writer & Director and Padma Shri Ms. Mouma Das, Indian Table Tennis Player & Arjuna Awardee.

Mr. Amit Saraogi, President, MCCI mentioned that MCCI- MLF is committed to work towards women empowerment and equality and reiterated this pledge to carry this legacy of the Chamber forward.

In the Panel Discussion Session on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead”, Ms. Barbara Voss, Consul General, Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata; Dr. Minu Budhia, Psychotherapist & Counselor, Founder-Director, Carring Minds International; Dr. Manabi Bandyopadhyay, Principal, Dhola Mahavidyalaya; Ms. Shaleni Bbiswas, Founder & Managing Director, Easynote Stationery Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Smaranika Tripathy, Consultant Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist, Belle Vue Clinic, shared their insights and experience, and also shed light on the way ahead for women leaders. They felt that path to gender equality in leadership positions both in business and corporate is paved with courage, determination, and vision. By breaking through glass ceilings and challenging the status quo, the Society should create a pathway for future generations of women to rise to their full potential. Let us embrace the responsibility to create inclusive workplaces that welcome diversity and empower women to thrive.

Ms. Swati Gautam, Founder-CEO, NecessitySwatiGautam, moderated the Panel Discussion.
In her Welcome Address, Ms. Deepali Saraogi, Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum, said that there is a profound shift in societal norms and expectations. Women are no longer content to occupy the sidelines; they are stepping into the spotlight, demanding their rightful place in every arena, from politics to business, and beyond. The voices of women are becoming louder, more assertive, and more influential. This evolution is fueled by a growing recognition of women’s capabilities and contributions.

The Event was concluded with hearty vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Shruti Jhajharia, Co-Chairperson, MCCI Ladies Forum. She viewed that women are nurturer and the most beautiful embodiment of the Creator. Together, they can create a more inclusive and equitable world.

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