President Murmu's Visit to Bengaluru for International Women’s Conference
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Synopsis
President Droupadi Murmu will attend the inaugural session of the 10th International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru. The event, organized by The Art of Living, features discussions on women's roles, leadership, and personal journeys from notable figures in various fields.
Key Takeaways
- Significance of women's empowerment in leadership.
- Impact of tradition and modernity on identity.
- Inspiring stories from industry leaders.
- Focus on mindfulness and authenticity in leadership.
- Importance of community initiatives for women’s welfare.
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu will make her way to Karnataka on Friday to participate in the opening session of the 10th International Women's Conference (IWC), organized by The Art of Living in Bengaluru.
The International Women's Conference will take place at the International Centre from February 14 to 16.
Notable figures from Bollywood such as Sharmila Tagore and her granddaughter, the celebrated actress Sara Ali Khan, along with actor-turned-politician Hema Malini, will also grace the conference.
An official announcement from The Art of Living mentioned, "It is uncommon to have such a distinguished individual like Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, address the topic of mind and consciousness -- an event everyone is eagerly anticipating."
"In a period where the world is undergoing significant changes in leadership and gender dynamics, her presence at IWC highlights the importance of this revolutionary assembly in fostering an inclusive future -- extending beyond policy to every aspect of life," the statement further elaborated.
During the IWC, the iconic actress Sharmila Tagore and her granddaughter, actress Sara Ali Khan, will unite for a unique dialogue on legacy, identity, and the changing role of women in cinema during a session named Circle of Wisdom.
Hema Malini will also present her insights as an artist, leader, and parliamentarian, rendering this conference a profoundly personal and stimulating discussion about harmonizing tradition with modernity in public perception, according to The Art of Living.
The conference will also see the participation of Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi and Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, as well as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje.
Leaders from various industries such as Radhika Gupta (MD and CEO, Edelweiss MF), Nivruti Rai (MD and CEO, Invest India), Priti Rathi Gupta (Founder, Lxme), Amisha Vora (CMD, Prabhudas Lilladher), Simi Sabhaney (Chief Growth Officer, Dentsu), and Sangeeta Jindal (Chairperson, JSW Foundation) will share their journeys through the ever-changing business landscape, discussing the mindset and inner strength that aided them in overcoming life's hurdles.
Inspired by a poem penned by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the theme of the IWC, Just Be, encourages leaders to pause, reflect, and lead from a place of awareness.
The dialogues at IWC will transcend mere rhetoric, focusing on how stillness can evolve into strength and authenticity can steer leadership.
Bhanumathi Narasimhan, the respected sister of global humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, presides over the International Women's Conference.
She spearheads The Art of Living’s initiatives in women’s welfare, child care, education, and environmental sustainability.
