THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
New Delhi, March 23: Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren was honoured with the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ at the BRICS CCI WE Annual Women Summit and Felicitation 2026, held at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi.
The award, presented by the Women Empowerment Vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recognises her contributions to women’s empowerment.
Dedicates Award to Women Across Jharkhand
Speaking at the event, Kalpana Soren said the honour is not a personal achievement but belongs to every woman of Jharkhand and beyond who contributes to families, communities, and the economy.
She noted that women today are breaking barriers across sectors such as business, sports, science, innovation, and governance, and are actively driving development.
Focus on Inclusion, Equity and Opportunity
Emphasising the need to amplify the voices of marginalised women, she said that under Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s leadership, women in Jharkhand are increasingly seen as entrepreneurs and agents of change rather than mere beneficiaries.
She also highlighted the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and local enterprises in strengthening economic independence and confidence among women.
Referring to her recent visit to London, she said interactions with students from Jharkhand studying at institutions like Oxford University reflected strong determination and global aspirations. She stressed that empowerment must go beyond inclusion to ensure equity and equal opportunities for all women.
Several prominent personalities attended the event, including Meenakshi Lekhi, Raksha Khadse, Abhishek Singh, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Dr Rupinder Brar, Shabana Azmi, Bhumi Pednekar, Lebogang Zulu, Dr Amita Chauhan, Margaret Coelho, and Sameer Shastri, along with international delegates.