New Delhi , 21st July, 2025: The Aalekh Foundation proudly organizes the 3rd edition of the Aalekh Women Achievers Awards held on Saturday, 19th July 2025 at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Chief Guest at the event was Justice S.K Kaul – Former Judge Supreme Court of India & Guests of honour were Actor Adil Hussain & Former CEO of Niti Aayog & G20 Sherpa Mr. Amitabh Kant.
This annual initiative honors outstanding women from diverse walks of life — including the arts, public service, media, law, literature, entrepreneurship, education, and social impact — who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership, and commitment to shaping a more inclusive and empowered society.
Instituted by the Aalekh Foundation, a cultural and social impact organization dedicated to heritage, sustainability, and women’s empowerment, the awards celebrated women who are not only path-breakers in their fields but also catalysts of positive change.
We have continued to spotlight the role of women as carriers of tradition, creators of beauty, and changemakers in both visible and invisible ways. Whether through a loom or a lens, a courtroom or a classroom, women continue to shape the narrative of a more inclusive and resilient India, said Dr. Rennie Joyy, Founder, Aalekh Foundation.
This year’s jury comprises respected names from India’s cultural, civic, and intellectual landscape:
- Ms. Neelam Pratap Rudy – Philanthropist & Cultural Patron
- Shri Bimal Julka – Former Chief Information Commissioner of India
- Mr. Sharif Rangnekar – Author, Communications Specialist & Inclusion Advocate
- Dr. Shovana Narayan – Renowned Kathak Exponent & Scholar
- Ms. Piyali Dasgupta – Art & Culture Strategic Advisor
The Aalekh Women Achievers Awards have honored a distinguished group of women including Sharon Lowen, Uma Nair, Arpana Caur, Anjali Gopalan, Dr. Raj Dulhari Mehta, Rituparna Sengupta, Alison Barrett, Nisha Narayanan, Shonali Bose, Karuna Badwal, Winnie Singh, Acharya Pratishtha, Neetu Bisht, Sonalika Sahay, Shubhra Gupta, Anshu Arora, Bijoya Sawian, Sangeeta Bahadur, Dr. Basavi Mukherji, Maushumi Chakravarty, Anjum Chopra, Chandrima Chattaerjee, Mira Gupta, Bambi Kevichusa, Malvika Rajkotia, — each of whom exemplifies excellence, vision, and a commitment to societal progress.
The 2025 edition promised another powerful line-up of honorees who continue to redefine leadership, creativity, and service in contemporary India.
