Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Women Entrepreneurship Panel at IMI Global Conference
A special event called 'Purpose-Driven Women Leaders: Re-designing India’s Development Story' happened at the International Management Institute in Kolkata.
It was a panel discussion where successful women leaders talked about their experiences with leadership, taking care of others, and mental health.
Dr. Minu Budhia, a psychotherapist, shared how she learned to accept her daughter's special needs and turned that into a mission to help others.
Priyadarshini Bhattacharya, an IAS officer, talked about how self-help groups empower women.
The event was moderated by Prof. Soni Agrawal, and the keynote address was given by Suresh Kumar, who spoke about climate action and technology.
The event 'Purpose-Driven Women Leaders: Re-designing India’s Development Story' focused on women’s leadership, caregivers, and mental health.
Panelists included Dr. Minu Budhia, Priyadarshini Bhattacharya, Sanaya Mehta Vyas, and Manjir Chatterjee.
Dr. Minu Budhia shared her journey of accepting her daughter's special needs and turning it into a mission to help others.
Priyadarshini Bhattacharya emphasized the importance of self-help groups in empowering women.
The keynote address by Suresh Kumar focused on net zero as a challenge and the use of digital technology for climate action.
- Who
- Accomplished women leaders and policymakers, including Dr. Minu Budhia, Priyadarshini Bhattacharya, Sanaya Mehta Vyas, and Manjir Chatterjee.
- What
- A panel discussion on women’s leadership, caregivers, and mental health.
- When
- The specific date is not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- International Management Institute, Kolkata.
- Why
- To share personal journeys, professional insights, and lived experiences of women leaders.
- Event Title
- Purpose-Driven Women Leaders: Re-designing India’s Development Story
- Location
- International Management Institute, Kolkata
- Moderator
- Prof. Soni Agrawal
- Keynote Speaker
- Suresh Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Damodar Valley Corporation
- Panelists
- Dr. Minu Budhia, Priyadarshini Bhattacharya, Sanaya Mehta Vyas, Manjir Chatterjee