<center><b>BEYOND PINK (series 2)</b></center><br>
        <center><b>THE POWER OF SHE (SOARING HEIGHTS OF EMPOWERMENT</b></center><br>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'> After receiving an overwhelming response to the first series of Beyond Pink, THE POWER OF SHE (SOARING HEIGHTS OF EMPOWERMENT) mentoring session on women empowerment, ASSOCHAM Gujarat Council announced its second series this year with Chief Guests Smt. Leelaben Ankoliya, Chairperson, State Commission for Women & Smt. Bhavnaben Dave, Vice- Chairperson, University Granth Nirman Board, GoG, ex MP and Ahmedabad&apos;s first lady Mayor of 1995 with other record breaking women dignitaries like Bhagyesh Soni, Chairperson ASSOCHAM Gujarat council , Panna Momaya, GPS, Addl. DCP, Women Crime Branch, Ahmedabad, Dr. Arundhati Misra, Group Director, AMHTDG,EPSA, SAC/ISRO, Ahmedabad, Dr. Sarika Mehta, Psychologist, Socialist and Founder Biking Queens, Smt. Pabiben Rabari, Founder Pabiben.com & Dr. Mona Desai, Chairperson, All India Women&apos;s Doctor Cell, Indian Medical Association (IMA).</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'>The event witnessed a huge participation of 200 women participants from across Gujarat. All women participants were welcomed by gifts sponsored by our gifting partners.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'>During the event both the chief guests Chief Guests Smt. Leelaben Ankoliya, Chairperson, State Commission for Women & Smt. Bhavnaben Dave, Vice- Chairperson, University Granth Nirman Board, GoG, ex MP and Ahmedabad&apos;s first lady Mayor of 1995 distributed ASSOCHAM&apos;s &quot;Mahila Shakti Awards 2018&quot; to the women who have contributed to the society and nation for social cause, sports and bravery, making nation proud of their achievements.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Bhagyesh Soni</b>Chairperson ASSOCHAM Gujarat council under her strong leadership took an initiative of celebrating and encouraging women by Organising a mentoring session on Women&apos;s Day called "Beyond Pink": The Power of SHE (Soaring Heights of Empowerment) for the second time in Gujarat. Last year in 2017 she had been conferred Women Excellence Award in Nigeria by WPDO (World Peace & Diplomacy Organisation) on International Women\&apos;s Day</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Smt. Bhavnaben Dave,</b>Vice- Chairperson, University Granth Nirman Board, GoG, ex MP and Ahmedabad\&apos;s first lady Mayor of 1995, spoke about gender equality and encouraged all women to come out of the gender boundaries and respect whatever role they have in society, be it a mother, daughter, wife anything. Being into the education field for years she emphasized on education that education should be the suo motto. She also spoke about family bonding and culture. She also motivated the audience that it is very important to be empowered first, love our nation and second our family.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Smt. Leelaben Ankoliya,</b> Chairperson, State Commission for Women welcomed all the participants and briefed them about the work of Nari Adalat set up with the help of Hon&apos;ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi and how this initiative is helping the poor and needy women resolve their issues free of cost without going to different courts for their rights and resolve the issues faced by them. She also emphasized on education for women for becoming empowered. She briefed about the difference medical colleges set up in Gujarat for education and encouraged women to take maximum advantage of it. By giving examples of different women of India in the field of education, sports, entrepreneurs she motivated all the audience to accomplish their goals.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Panna Momaya,</b> GPS, Additional DCP, Women Crime Branch, Ahmedabad spoke about the combating role of women in today&apos;s society. In her address she spoke about the various rights of women and how the women helpline nos is a boon to the women today. She emphasized women to be bold enough and come forward if they are facing any injustice and also advised to stop blaming other women if they are complaining on the issues facing related to eve teasing.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Dr. Arundhati Misra,</b> Group Director, AMHTDG,EPSA, SAC/ISRO, Ahmedabad, spoke about the structural organization of ISRO and also announced about their human space programmme. She spoke about the achievements of ISRO and her role in the organization. She encouraged more women to come forward and join the space research team and be a part of Nation&apos;s development.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Dr. Sarika Mehta,</b> Psychologist, Socialist and Founder Biking Queens shared her thrilling experience and achievements of record breaking All India motorcycle ride with 35 women for social awareness in different villages taking the message of &quot;Sashakat Nari Sashakat Bharat&quot;. She also showed the AV of her family trip expedition to Mt Elbrus Russia one of the 7 Summit of the world at the height of 18,510 ft, with the message of &quot;Be the change you want to see in the world&quot;. She also spoke about time management and gave few tips to how to adhere to it.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Smt. Pabiben Rabari,</b>Founder Pabiben.com, spoke about her story that how she became a successful entrepreneur and how she empowered other women of her community and village by making them self reliant. During the event she also launched her product catalogue which was very much appreciated by the audience. She thanked ASSOCHAM for presenting her the Award.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Dr. Mona Desai,</b>Chairperson, All India Women&apos;s Doctor Cell, Indian Medical Association (IMA), gave a presentation on the issues and diseases related to women health and urged the women participants not to remain ignorant about the same as they are the pillars of their family. She also appreciated about the multitasking activities that women do today managing her stress level.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'>The technical session speakers were also recipients of many national and international awards and few of them had also published their books on entrepreneurship and women empowerment. A session on women safety, domestic violence and role of women helpline number was also discussed and demonstrated by our learned speakers.</p>