CIMSME celebrated successfully International Women’s Day at Auditorium of MSME Bhawan, Chennai

For the last 100 years, the 8th of March is set aside annually to commemorate the International Women’s Day. Organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media organize events globally to mark this day and commit to upholding achievements on gender equality and women empowerment.

This year’s International Women’s Day comes on the heels of unprecedented global advocacy for women’s rights, equality and justice. Poverty, sexual harassment, violence and discrimination against women continue to engage public discourse, propelled by a rising determination for change.

This year’s theme provides an opportunity to transform this momentum into action, to empower women in all settings, rural and urban, and celebrate the activists who are working relentlessly to claim women’s rights and realize their full potential. This strategy is equally important in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind.

As we celebrate the 2020 International Women’s Day, the Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is calling on all stakeholders to rededicate and reposition ourselves in improving the quality of life for our mothers, sisters and daughters. The event was supported by Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Chennai. Let us build on past achievements and experiences to eliminate gender inequality, tackle girl child abuse and violence and ensure that our women are not left behind in our quest for a gender biased generation.

The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mrs Sangeeta Sumesh, the eminent High Performance Business Coach and presided by our Mrs Nandita Pandey, renowned Personal Brand Strategist.

The function began with a special vandana prepared by the group. Priyadarshini Bharath, Global HR, Softura; Somi Hazari, Director, SHOSOVA; Shri Dharmaselvan S, IEDS, Deputy Director, MSME DI, Chennai; Smt. Uma Chandrika, Deputy Director (Chemical), MSME DI, Chennai; Parimala Aravind, Director, Wikkiwiz; Anuradha Sridharan, CEO at Kyros Technologies; Aruthra Pillai, Co-Founder, Generation Infinite Machines, Chennai; graced the event with their presence as Guest of Honour.

Awards were distribited to Individuals, Partnership Firms, Proprietary Concerns, Companies, Research Bodies, Industry/ Trade Associations, Industrial Organisations engaged in the applied research functioning through their work or operations in the State Of Tamil Nadu. List of awardees are as bellow

• Preetha Ranganathan, Managing Director, GoDigitell, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (DIGITAL)
• Nithya Prasanth, CEO, Breeze Training Academy, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (SOCIAL)
• Abinaya Karthik, CEO, Chilleta, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (FOOD)
• Sunalini Esther Devadas, Principal Architect & Designer, The Atelier/ Bespoke Studio 7, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (INTERIOR)
• Dr. J. Vasanthakumari, Psychologist and POSH Expert, POSH EXPERT OF THE YEAR 2020
• K. Raghavi Senthilkumar, The Headway Foundation & Academy, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (SOCIAL)
• V. Valarmathy, Director, 5HT Home Spalon, Gfelice Vita Wellbeing Services Pvt Ltd, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (SALON & SPA)
• Shreedevi, Brand Head, Varnikaa Weddings and Events, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (EVENT MANAGEMENT)
• Dr. N. Rajeswari, HOD, Mechanical Engineering, St. Peters Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
• T. A. Padmapriya, CEO, Pynthamizh Foods, ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (NATURAL FOODS)
• D. Vasanthi, CEO , Iyal ( Cold Pressed Oil & Healthy Food), ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (ORGANIC FOODS)
• And community influencers awards was given to Ms. Abinaya Karthik and Md. Suhail

The Chief Guest Sangeeta Sumesh, eminent high performance business coach gave a speech in which the highlighted the need of women empowerment and important of celebration of International Women’s Day. Finally, the day was concluded after a lunch and networking. The day was a huge success. Entire celebration was managed by Dr. Sandya Rani, Vice President (South India), Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and her team. Special thanks to our partners International Business Network, Chilleta, 5HT Home Spalon, Varnikaa Weddings & Events.