 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 8: Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh of Jammu & Kashmir participated as a panelist alongside prominent royal leaders, cultural custodians, and industry visionaries at "The Inclusive Human Centric Summit & Awards 8.0 (WE - Willful Evolution)," held on October 6th and 7th, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, MG Road, New Delhi. Organized by Ask Insights in association with The Times of India, the national summit brought together representatives from across diverse fields to deliberate on diversity, human-centric leadership, and societal transformation.
The conference featured an engaging panel discussion titled "Queens of India," moderated by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Niru Kumar, Founder of Ask Insights and a national pioneer in diversity and inclusion. Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh shared the panel alongside distinguished royal women leaders-Rajkumari Gitanjali Shah of Tehri Garhwal, Maharani Raseshwari Rajya Laxmi of Jaisalmer, and Maharani Shailaja Katoch of Kangra-Lambagraon-as well as Anshu Khanna, Founder of Royal Fables, and Mayank Jain, Co-Owner & Director of Greenways Sarees. The session offered a thought-provoking perspective on leveraging cultural heritage as a constructive force for modern social impact, women's empowerment, and inclusive development.
In her address during the panel, Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh emphasized the rich culture and heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, while passionately highlighting the vital importance of inclusivity for the specially abled across every sector of society. She advocated for equal opportunities, active integration, and dignity for specially abled individuals in education, corporate workplaces, arts, and community leadership.
The thought-provoking session and discussions were warmly received and widely appreciated by the audience, which saw the presence of representatives from several leading industries, corporates, NGOs, and distinguished guests. The two-day summit was graced by prominent national figures, including Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, who delivered the chief guest address, and Ira Singhal, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of India, who served as Guest of Honor.
Reflecting on the collaborative session, Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh noted that traditional heritage is a living legacy-one that carries a profound responsibility to uplift every section of society, empower the specially abled, foster empathy, and drive meaningful, human-centric evolution for all. |
