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Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 30: FICCI FLO Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh (JKL) presented its first edition of ‘Trailblazers’ by celebrating women achievements from all walks of life in a grand show of compassion and togetherness to strengthen the ‘Power to Empower’ in the truest sense of the caption during ‘Trailblazer Award Ceremony’ at iconic Hari Niwas Palace, here today.
The event started with the founding chairperson Ritu Singh with her welcome address that stirred the emotions for the occasion. Nothing starts without a prayer at FICCI FLO JKL, the air resounded with the Ganesh Stuti invoking celestial blessings on all those present, followed by the National Anthem.
Trailblazers is an initiative started by Ritu Singh, is about extraordinary women, who lead by example, live on purpose and inspire others to be more and do more. With courage commitment and integrity, she inspires to make a ripple impact on society.
It is about moving the needle to recognise achievements of women across the board making an impact locally, nationally and globally, said Ritu Singh.
Neetu Bali and Parakh Jain members of FICCI FLO JKL played the perfect hostesses whilst compering the entire event, honouring each awardee with aplomb coupled with poetry and apt quotations.
The recipients shared their journeys with the august gathering making the session interactive, informative and engaging.
The galaxy of awardees ranged from Government officers both IAS, KAS and IPS, medical practitioners, entrepreneurs from both urban and rural areas, social workers, women from media and radio, musicians, dancers, educationists, fitness and health influencers, namely Avny Lavassa, Dr Sehrish Asgar, Anoo Malhotra, Smita Sethi, Ankita Kar, Sunaina Sharma, Dr Indu Kaul, Dr Sudha Sharma, Dr R Madaan, Dr Manu Bhatnagar, Dr Sanjogita Soodan, Mitali Gupta, Dr Renu Gupta, Dr Meenakshi Kilam, Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Meera Soni, SSP Mohita Sharma, Ins Shakti Devi, Ins Ankita Katal, Purnima Chaudhary, Poonam Sethi, Nafisa William, Sanna Gandotra, Prabhnoor Sahni, Bimal Devi, Kanupriya Garg, Kavya Kochhar, Khushboo Mattoo, RJ Shwetima, Pavit Kour, Neeta Adarsh, Chanchla Devi and Pooja Gupta.
The FICCI FLO JKL truly has set the trend for unity and recognition for women in every field across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.