Theme: "Le Voyage" - A Journey through self & society"

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Kale Hall
Gokhale Institute
Pune, Maharashtra, 411004
India

Dr. Chanda Nimbkar

Scientist

A small-town girl from Phaltan Maharashtra making big transformations in the lives of women farmers across the nation. Chanda, the daughter of eminent parents, her mother an author and her late father an active agriculture expert with major inputs in the seed green revolution. Her areas of interest range from rural upliftment, genealogy and hiking on one such adventure she also met her life partner. Her areas of work have revolved around animal husbandry and creating high-yield livestock that are also adaptive like the home breeds of sheep and goats. Traits like sheep breeding prolificacy (birthing multiple lambs) have been her forte. She has had multiple national and international collaborations over the years. Her work has given a new way of life to rural women across the nation. We salute such great grit in women who support and uplift women.

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve

CEO, Clean energy access network (CLEAN)

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve is a shining example of empowerment in the field of renewable energy and sustainable development. She actively participates in international organizations, working to create a greener, more equitable future.

Latika Bhandari

sports Women

Latika Bhandari is a renowned Taekwondo athlete and Commonwealth medalist. In an inspiring Ted Talk her remarkable journey is marked by resilience and unwavering determination, with unflinching dedication where she overcame numerous failures that ultimately served as invaluable life lessons. Throughout her remarkable odyssey, her brother emerged as her steadfast pillar of strength, offering unyielding support in every facet of her life. Her narratives serve as a testament to the transformative power of adversity and the profound impact of unwavering familial support, highlighting the indomitable spirit of a true champion.

Mahasweta Ghosh

Endurance Runner and technology marketing leader

On May 1, International Labour Day, the 44-year-old endurance runner Mahasweta Ghosh achieved a significant victory by crossing the finish line of the Marathon Des Sables, also known as the Marathon of the Sands. This grueling six-day, 250-kilometer ultra-marathon is one of the world's most challenging races, boasting a high attrition rate and is considered to be equivalent to six regular marathons. In her compelling TED Talk, she eloquently describes how her fitness journey began out of necessity when she weighed 78 kgs, leading to various health issues. Her determination led to a workout habit that eventually became a passion and then an obsession. Despite facing hurdles such as battling depression, serious injuries, and job loss, she persevered through discipline and goal prioritization. Mahasweta's journey continues as she strives for six-star World Marathon Majors medals, firmly believing in the mantra that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

Pragya Parijat Singh

Lawyer

A lawyer by profession. founder of PraNutan legal