10th International Women's Conference: President Droupadi Murmu to Attend Art of Living Event
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Synopsis
The 10th International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru will host President Droupadi Murmu and numerous influential women from various sectors. The event will focus on leadership, empowerment, and cultural showcases, while proceeds will support the education of girl children through the Art of Living Free Schools.
Key Takeaways
- President Droupadi Murmu will attend the 10th International Women’s Conference.
- The event will feature over 60 speakers and 500 delegates.
- Discussions will focus on leadership and empowerment.
- Proceeds will support the education of girl children.
- The conference includes cultural showcases and fashion events.
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (NationPress) The 10th International Women's Conference will see the attendance of President Droupadi Murmu, along with numerous prominent women from diverse fields such as politics, business, arts, and social impact, as confirmed by an official announcement.
The Art of Living will host the event, uniting over 60 speakers and more than 500 delegates.
Since its inception nearly two decades ago, the International Women's Conference has hosted 463 speakers and attracted over 6,000 delegates from 115 countries.
This year's event is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 16 at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru, as per the official statement.
In addition to the President, other distinguished guests include Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, former Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, and Akie Abe, spouse of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
As per the statement, renowned actresses Hema Malini and Sharmila Tagore, along with Bollywood stars Sara Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, are also expected to attend.
Prominent business figures such as Radhika Gupta and Kanika Tekriwal will be part of this esteemed gathering.
The International Women's Conference is led by Bhanumathi Narasimhan, the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. She oversees women's welfare and child care initiatives under The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that operates in 180 countries.
The organization stated, "With profound roots in spirituality and a comprehensive outlook on humanitarian service, Bhanumathi has devoted over four decades to championing positive social change through efforts in education, environmental sustainability, and women's empowerment."
The conference theme is derived from a poem titled "Just Be" by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The event will host in-depth discussions on leadership, self-discovery, and empowerment. Cultural highlights will include an International Food Festival and a musical showcase called Sita Charitam, as noted in the statement.
This year’s conference will also introduce a segment titled "Stylish InsideOut: Fashion for a Cause", featuring creations from eminent Indian designers such as Sabyasachi, Rahul Mishra, Manish Malhotra, and Raw Mango. The designs will be auctioned, with proceeds directed towards supporting the Art of Living Free Schools.
The statement highlighted, "In an era of significant changes in leadership and gender dynamics, President Murmu's participation in the International Women's Conference emphasizes the importance of this transformative assembly."
Funds raised from the conference will support the education of girl children.
The Art of Living Free Schools currently operates over 1,300 schools nationwide, serving more than 100,000 students.
The statement concluded, "Unlike traditional leadership summits, this conference provides a holistic experience, merging intellectual discussions with spiritual practices, cultural expressions, and service-oriented social initiatives."
