 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K successfully organized the 3rd Edition of CII J&K SheLeads -Jammu at Vivanta, Jammu, bringing together distinguished women leaders, administrators, entrepreneurs, academicians, healthcare professionals, media personalities and changemakers from across the region to deliberate on advancing women-led development and leadership.
Held under the theme "From Local Strength to National Scale," the conclave highlighted the remarkable journeys of women who have transformed challenges into opportunities and emerged as leaders in their respective fields. The event served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, networking and inspiration, reinforcing the critical role of women in shaping the social and economic future of Jammu & Kashmir.
Welcoming the participants, Siddhant Chawdhary, Vice-Chairman, CII J&K, emphasized the importance of creating stronger ecosystems that foster women's leadership across sectors. He highlighted CII's continued commitment towards enabling women through mentorship, networking opportunities, leadership development and industry engagement.
Delivering the keynote address, Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh, Founder & Trustee, Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, spoke about the significance of empowering women to become catalysts of change and underscored the importance of preserving values while embracing leadership opportunities in a rapidly evolving world.
The Chief Guest, Sheetal Nanda, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, Government of J&K, delivered a special address highlighting the transformative contribution of women in governance, sustainability, social development and public service. She encouraged women to continue aspiring for leadership roles and contribute actively towards building an inclusive and progressive society.
The programme featured two insightful panel discussions focusing on leadership, innovation, opportunity creation and women-led growth.
The first session, "Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Change Across Sectors," brought together accomplished leaders including Prof Amisha Gupta, Director, The Business School, University of Jammu; Dr Palki Sharma, Founder & Chief Consultant, PS Body Skin Hair Clinic; Suvidha Sarin, International Roll Ball Athlete & J&K State Awardee; and Chitwan Jain, Owner, Silverlines. The panellists shared their professional journeys and perspectives on overcoming barriers, building resilience, embracing mentorship and creating opportunities for future generations of women leaders.
The second session, "Powering Aspirations: Creating Opportunities in a Changing World," featured eminent speakers including Esha Modi, Founder, Glamour by Esha Modi; Dr Bhavani Raina, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Jammu; Puja Sharma, Founder, Harvest Stories; Anissa Nabi, JKAS, Deputy Director, Urban Local Bodies Jammu; and Ashima Kaul, Independent Peace Practitioner, Humanitarian and Journalist. The discussion focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, emerging opportunities, digital transformation and the importance of creating enabling environments that empower women to participate fully in the economy. |
