The event was centred on the theme "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Women Leading the Way." Chief Guest- Ms. Mayuri Srivas...
The event was centred on the theme "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Women Leading the Way."
Chief Guest- Ms. Mayuri Srivastava, Managing Director, FedEx.
Guest of Honour- Ms. Pankhuri Gupta, Director, Tata Consumer Products.
The event featured two thought provoking panel discussions.
Raipur.
Asal Baat news.
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully hosted “ShaktiRath 2025” on the occasion of International Women’s Day. This inspiring summit celebrated women in leadership, under the theme "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Women Leading the Way."
The day brought together industry pioneers, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of women’s leadership and their role in driving innovation and transformation across industries.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Mayuri Srivastava, Managing Director, FedEx and Guest of Honour Ms. Pankhuri Gupta, Director, Tata Consumer Products along with distinguished speakers.
Emphasizing on creating a pathway for women to excel in leadership, in her welcome address Prof. Rashmi Shukla, Chairperson Corporate Relations and Placements, IIM Raipur, shared, “This is the third consequent year of ShaktiRath, aimed to not just to celebrate a day but to take the journey forward for female MBA students, celebrating women’s successes and allowing it to shape us.”
Prof. Kamal K Jain, Distinguished Professor and Faculty Coordinator, while acknowledging the power and importance of women, in his address emphasized on how women juggle family, friends, careers and the lack of acknowledgement from the society, making this event important. He mentioned, “Respect is not a favour, it is a fundamental right and learning to speak when it matters and speaking up for others is necessary.”
Addressing the gathering on true empowerment and creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where women can manage both career and family without the burden of dependency, ensuring long-term success, Ms. Srivastava, said, “Breaking the glass ceiling requires collective effort both from women striving for leadership and from men supporting an equitable and diverse professional environment.”
During the valedictory address, Ms. Gupta, shared, the importance of having self-confidence, proving one’s worth and bracing oneself for the future. Prof. Rashmi Shukla in her vote of thanks, expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in making ShaktiRath 2025 a grand success and also highlighted the importance of 3Cs for one’s professional life of confidence, command and courage.
ShaktiRath 2025 featured two thought provoking panel discussions centred around "Power and Presence: The Art of Negotiation" featuring, Mayuri Srivastava, Managing Director, FedEx, Annu Mathew, Talent Acquisition Leader, GE Healthcare, Manisha Hrishikesh, Head - Training & Skill Development, Thermax Limited, Palak Saboo, Co-Founder & CEO, Kapable, and Ranjanmala Hegde, Director Human Resources, Nutreco and "The Power of Perspective: How Women are Shaping a New Leadership Narrative" featuring Pankhuri Gupta, Director, Tata Consumer Products, Priyanka Nayak, Campus Recruitment Head, PayPal, Gopika Nair Bhanot, CHRO, Meenakshi and Lead HR, Vedanta Power, Neelakshi Misra, Head - Compensation Benefits, Gensol, and Surbhi Gupta, Head Digital, Aditya Birla Grasim - Opus Paints. These sessions explored key themes such as negotiation and influence, inclusive workplaces, and the impact of women leaders in fostering sustainable, people-centric organizations.
The event also acted as a platform for high-impact networking opportunities, fostering connections between emerging leaders and established industry stalwarts.
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