7 Most Influential Women In Chandigarh, Tricity

Here is the list of 7 most influential women in Chandigarh, 2023.

Every year we come up with a list of 7 most influential women in Chandigarh who have done incredible work and contributed to the growth of the society as well.

1. Deepika Bahri 

She is a successful professional with more than 25 years of experience setting up and running businesses. She also has the vision and leadership skills to effectively plan, lead, and manage the entire operation to take advantage of new business prospects.

Moreover, she is skilled in providing ground-breaking leadership to carry out company strategies, forming alliances to promote business expansion, as well as implementing and managing change to boost organizational performance. Moreover, she is a specialist in branding and digital marketing and is now collaborating with clients in numerous niches around the globe. 

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS

She has long held a strong commitment to equity. As a result, she has aided all facets of society in achieving gender equality, access to education, economic as well as political empowerment, health, and well-being, and escape from domestic as well as societal abuse. In general, the idea that women can play a significant role in creating strong, affluent, and egalitarian societies is the foundation of the belief in women’s empowerment.

BUSINESS & POSITION

• She is the creator and CEO of Antraajaal, a brand development as well as management firm. Building brands and advancing them through various marketing channels is the main focus.
• President at Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chandigarh, since 2020.
• President India, Brand Creation and Marketing at G 100: Mission Million ALL WEF.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

For her work advancing not just women but the entire community, She has won a number of honors. For her work in the areas of women’s empowerment, skill development, digital education, and mental health projects, Bahri has won numerous awards as well as accolades. She has held the position of Mentor for TIE University, mentoring start-ups, and is frequently invited to lecture at conferences and institutions throughout the world.

She is well known for her work on “Kunji, a book exchange program,” Srijan: Tree Plantation Drive every year in the month of July,” free digital education programs for girls, internships in digital marketing for graduates, and book donation drives for underprivileged kids. At numerous gatherings and educational institutions, including Ryatt Bahra, Swami Devi Dayal Group of Colleges, Chandigarh University, CBitts, and others, She has served as both the guest of honor and the chief guest. She has served on the jury for prestigious TV channels like Zee TV’s Jazbaa program. She also served on the jury for the DLF Iron Lady Awards 2021. Furthermore, she has been on many startup jury panels.

1. The Women Achievers’ Award 2022 by IKJ Foundation.
2. Award of Honour By Khala College of Engineering and Technology in 2022, Amritsar.
3. Nari Shakti Samman, 2023 by Chandigarh University.
4. Award of Honour from Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjheri in 2023.
5. Exceptional Women of Excellence 2022 by Women Economic Forum.
6. Exceptional Woman of Excellence 2022 by the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

 2. Dr. Renu Vij

She is a member of the esteemed Chandigarh University and serves as an Associate Professor in the AIT-MBA Department under the direction of Director Mr. Sanjeev Jain. Through her research on numerous themes connected to business administration and management studies during the past two decades, she has made a significant societal contribution to the education and empowerment of women. Everyone in our community should be grateful for her commitment to ensuring access to high-quality educational opportunities for everyone. She holds a doctorate in occupational stress and is a trained psychometrician. She is one of the most influential women in Chandigarh.

She serves on other university boards of studies as well. In contrast, she has published a lot and reviews for a few periodicals. Additionally, she has authored two books and edited one. She has given numerous talks at MHRD sessions, AICTE FDPs, HRDC Faculty-oriented Programmes, UNESCO Project webinars, Govt Colleges, and hands-on workshops on topics like the framing of MOOC courses, National Education Policy 20, AI, E-Classroom Framework Teaching Pedagogy, and Cooperative Teaching Strategies.

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS

Her prophet has been causing a stir. This lady social contributor is making a difference in people’s lives by focusing on providing information and skill training programs for women that are convenient as well as practical for them throughout the area. She takes a multifaceted approach to fostering holistic development, making sure that no one is excluded from educational chances. Woman Social Contributor Educates on Nature Therapy and Positive Energy Content – She is a woman with a keen interest in plantation and has contributed to society by healing specific ailments such as diabetes, cancer, etc.

She also focused on educating senior citizens about the use of plants and leaves for getting rid of lifestyle diseases. Her unique approach has been met with enthralling results, as it combines human behavior, natural beauty, and a creative eye to create something truly special. Whether you are looking for an innovative way to spruce up your home or office environment or just want some inspiration from Mother Nature herself – this woman’s work will not disappoint. With her focus on empowering women with knowledge as well as skill training programs that are tailored to their feasibility as well as convenience, this woman social contributor is changing lives across the region. Her diverse approach toward overall holistic development ensures no one gets left behind when it comes to educational opportunities.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

1. The youngest lady has been conferred the National Award for Best Women Academician from the National Skill department and honored an award in Best Women Education Award from REAA.
2. She has been honored with the Award of Women Economic Forum and Best Iconic Women by the Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2022.

3. Dr. Richa Ranjan

Prof. (Dr.) Richa Ranjan, is an Educator working as Director- Principal, & Dean Swami Devi Dyal Law College, Panchkula, was destined to be in the Education field. She completed an LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D., a Diploma in Labour Law, and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights and education on medical malpractice laws. In contrast, she has organized numerous global conferences, SDG world summits, round table conferences around the world, and international workshops. International webinar on women’s rights, as well as rights for children, the environment, education, as well as all other rights. and has participated in numerous faculty development programs and research as a speaker.

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS

She initially started this initiative in her capacity. Furthermore, she expanded the cause by educating the men and women around including friends and family, as well as ultimately extrapolating the awareness by starting, joining, and leading some renowned women and human rights-centric organizations. Rather than being sad on such sensitive topics as domestic violence, women’s hygiene, and much more, she tried to impact and change the lives of women by educating them about their rights. She joined the organization.

For over 29 years, teachers and students have always been encouraged by her to contribute to social service and stand for a greater cause. Being a part of the Swami Devi Dyal Group of Institutes for the last 16 years, I have tried to provide an uplifting as well as encouraging environment to students from all walks of society. This has been her routine since 2007 to organize regular visits on Holi, Diwali, Lohri, and all festivals at orphanages and old age homes, and my students to imbibe the instinct so that they learn to be humble and grounded. She is among the most influential women in Chandigarh.

Education is the most powerful tool to bring out social changes, and thus imparting education and encouraging more and more people to develop their skills and increase their qualifications has been my way of life. She has been doing tree plantation drives in schools, temples, as well as villages. The Menstrual Hygiene awareness project I started is going on to villages by sanitary napkin distribution and creating awareness about the truth of hygiene. Counseling many persons who were under the shadow of depression. Made comfortable ways for the girls who were interested in studies. She is of Thinking that if you give a man to fish you find him a lifeline And Education is a vaccine of violence.

BUSINESS & POSITION

She is an Educator working as Director- Principal, Dean Swami Devi Dayal Law College, Panchkula, and was destined to be in the Education field. Vice–President, WICCI, UT Council, Chandigarh. She joined in organization WICCI with Ms. Deepika Bahri, UT Council Chandigarh which is headed by Dr. Harbeen Arora. She herself is the CEO of NGO Udeshya Mirroci.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

• International Padma Award.
• Womenia Award.
• 51 Influential Women Haryana Award.
• Best Educationist award by women power society.
• Awarded by Bharat vikas parishad and lions club Chandigarh on Women’s Day.
• Awarded Exceptional Women of Excellence and received Iconic Leader.
• Awarded by worldwide organization WICCI, Delhi.

4. Priyanka Punia 

BUSINESS & POSITION

She is president, an educationist, an entrepreneur, as well as a social activist for women’s empowerment. She is the founder of PI Academy Panchkula Haryana. In addition to it, she is the national President of the WICCI technology empowerment council and the State president of the G100 global leadership forum. She is State Awarded by the Chief Minister of Haryana for her efforts in women’s empowerment and girls’ education.

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS

Through her academy she is providing internships to students, providing free online coaching to girls for competitive exams, and free education to underprivileged students. Organizing webinars and seminars to bring awareness among women about their rights and privileges. Working for awareness regarding the environment. Leading health check-up camps, and mammography camps. plantation drive, plastic ban drives. Priyanka is among the most influential women in Chandigarh.

She is organizing motivational talks as well as conducting sustainable environment awareness sessions, counseling around 15000+ students. She has organized workshops on behavioral management, stress management, and conflict management at BTC ITBP Bhanu Panchkula. Undoubtedly, she has instruct PGT teachers in emotional intelligence to make them understand the feelings of students and prepare students to face life problems. She has direct free summer camps and STEM education-based workshops for needy girl’s students.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

1.  State Awarded by Chief Minister of Haryana for her efforts in women empowerment and girl’s education.
2. Sarvshreshth Nari Samman Puruskar.
3.  Rashtriya Gaurav Award.
4. Iconic Leadership Award.

 5. Parmeet Devgun

She is a woman with a strong personality and works as a social worker, sole proprietor of the Aaham Expedition and active member of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce And Industry(WICCI), as a Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) council, UT Chandigarh. She was invited by Dr. Baljinder Kaur to share her and her daughter’s story during the Health conclave held in September 2022 in CII Chandigarh. First time she faced an audience while standing on the podium. She stood first in the poetry Competition (with name Jagruti) held in Shades of Women(SOW) held in Hyatt Centric, Chandigarh in March 2023 i.e. written and said by Parmeet Devgun and the words are “ye kisne kaha ke Naari hai Kamzor..”

Without a doubt, she is currently heading the position of State President Punjab for the Mother’s Army which supports the women of the world as mothers to ensure the safety and security of children, women, and girls in all spheres of life and work.  She is a social worker and her main areas of work are promoting plus size and supporting underprivileged kid’s education. Also, she won the title of X- Factor in the NA Cultural Society event (Mrs. Indian Apsara Contest) held in Chandigarh in April 2023. She said that Life is an uncertain roller coaster.

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS

She said that Life is an uncertain roller coaster. You can choose to embrace it and enjoy the ride, joyfully learning from your experience along the way or you can choose to rebel against all of life’s challenges. Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. So believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities!!

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

1. Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All.
2. Exceptional Contribution and Exceptional Women of Excellence.

6. Anu Dangi 

She is a social activist working towards development in the rural area. She is a lawyer who advocates for female rights in both rural as well as developed areas for many years. Moreover, she is the president of the Haryana Rural Development Council WICCI. She is working towards making women financially independent and self-sufficient. She organizes health check-up camps and awareness events for women’s health. Furthermore, she gives voices to victims of sexual harassment and domestic violence. She hopes that men and women are equal. According to her, every woman should take care of her physical, mental, and emotional health equally. As a result of her astonishing efforts to improve society, women around her see her as a source of motivation and strength.

7. Shweta Aggarwal

She is the president of WICCI, and Chandigarh entrepreneurship council. She is the founder of my fashion road; before, she was a mother, wife, as well as daughter. Moreover, she has inspired many through her entrepreneurial skills. She has made a mark of her excellence on people. She started her journey working as a finance manager in a well-recognized MNC having 10 years of experience. Furthermore, she wanted to do something unique and inspire people with her skills. So, she started her entrepreneurship career with Myfashionroad. My Fashion Road is a lifestyle website selling bridal as well as casual ethnic wear to people. The designs in the store are curated to meet the demands of ladies. The designs are unique and speak for themselves.

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