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SM Steels Partners With Aparajita To Honor Inspiring Women Leaders
A big company in India called SM Steels and Powver Limited wanted to celebrate women who do amazing things.
They joined a special event called Aparajita, which means a woman who cannot be defeated.
The event was held on August 14, 2026, in a grand hotel called JW Marriott Kolkata.
Many women were honoured because they helped their communities and worked very hard.
The event was called "Continuum" because it is all about courage that keeps going.
This year, the organisers also started a new initiative called the Aparajita Institution.
The institution will help create opportunities and support future women leaders.
A wonderful flute player named Anupreet Kaur was also honoured for her music.
The company hopes that business growth and helping people can go hand in hand.
SM Steels and Powver Limited partnered with the 15th edition of Aparajita, a platform honouring women who have broken barriers and created lasting impact.
The felicitation ceremony was held on August 14, 2026, at JW Marriott Kolkata.
This year's edition carried the theme "Continuum" and marked the launch of the Aparajita Institution.
Flute musician Anupreet Kaur was honoured for her contribution to music by Chairman & Managing Director Manish Khemmka.
Hundreds of nominations were received from across the country, spanning fields such as entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, arts and sports.
- Who
- SM Steels and Powver Limited, Aparajita, women changemakers honoured, including flute musician Anupreet Kaur, and Chairman & Managing Director Manish Khemmka.
- What
- A felicitation ceremony celebrating the 15th edition of Aparajita, recognising women who have broken barriers across diverse fields, alongside the launch of the Aparajita Institution.
- Where
- JW Marriott Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- When
- August 14, 2026.
- Why
- To recognise women's achievements and reinforce the company's commitment to inclusive growth, women's empowerment and responsible corporate citizenship.
Key facts
- Company
- SM Steels and Powver Limited
- Event
- Aparajita (15th edition)
- Theme
- "Continuum"
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Venue
- JW Marriott Kolkata
- Chairman & Managing Director
- Manish Khemmka
- Special Honouree
- Anupreet Kaur (flute musician)
- Industry
- Steel, power and infrastructure
Quotes
Mr. Manish Khemmka
Chairman & Managing Director of SM Steels and Powver Limited
“"At SM Steels and Powver Limited, we believe that true industrial growth must go hand-in-hand with social progress. Our association with Aparajita is a celebration of the resilience, leadership, and indomitable spirit of women who are driving real change in society."”
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