Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 12: Dr Ritu Singh, a distinguished figure in education, women empowerment and culture preservation, was honoured by the Public Diplomacy Forum headed by Ratan Kaul and Nikita Khattar Arya in association with the Aruna Abhay Oswal Foundation, at a function in New Delhi.
A trailblazer in fostering innovation in education, promoting traditional values and empowering underprivileged women, Dr Singh embodies the perfect blend of business acumen and social responsibility. She brings a wealth of contribution to education, culture and women empowerment.
The ceremony witnessed luminaries like Laxmi Puri, former Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations, and the former Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, as the guest of honor. Other guests included Aruna Abhay Oswal, K J Alphons, former Union Minister and author, and Dr Sachidanand Joshi, MS IGNCA.
Ratan Kaul, a renowned figure in New Delhi’s cultural, social, diplomatic, business, and political circles, celebrated the spirit of ‘Being a Woman’. The event showcased women achievers from different genres of life, setting examples for women globally by excelling in their respective fields.
The distinguished list of awardees included Aditi Maheshwari, Anuradha Prasad, Arti Bisaria, Arunima Kukreja, Chaiti Narula, Harpreet Hanjra, Kandla Nighowne, Manika Badhwar, Manjari Mishra, Pratima Pandey, Radhika Bharatram, Richa Anirudh, Ritika Jatin Ahuja, Ritu Singh, Ruchira Priyanka Hoon, Tulsi Kumar and Varuna Anand.
Marryam H Reshi was honored with the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.