New Delhi,07.04.20-Women have been leading in all spheres of life and career horizons of the world. With their strength to juggle between their professional and personal life, they are showcasing their ability to meet all the arenas with grace and success. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries organized an interactive Webinar on ‘Women in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Roles’ with an esteemed panel comprising of Ms. Shaili Chopra, Founder, SheThePeople.TV, India’s First Women's News Channel, Ms. Shazia Ilmi, BJP Spokesperson, Leader, and Party Vice President, Delhi, Ms. Vinita Dawra Nangia, Executive Editor, Author and Columnist, The Times of India, Ms. Bhagyashree Dasani, Actor and Founder, Back to Basics, Ms. Hema Sardesai, Renowned Indian Bollywood Singer.

The session witnessed a participation of more than 315 women from all walks of life, startups, budding women entrepreneurs, and senior’ members of PHD Chamber from across the country.

Ms. Shaili Chopra, Founder, SheThePeople, India’s first Women's News Channel thanked PHD Chamber for organizing a webinar on such an important topic. She narrated her journey of life and how she transformed her passion for journalism to make a platform to empower women with stories of role models and inspire them with a changing conversation on women and what matters to them.

Ms. Shazia Ilmi, BJP Spokesperson, Leader and Party Vice President, Delhi thanked PHD Chamber for organizing such a webinar. She shared her life experiences of how she grew up in a conservative family and society of Kanpur and how her determination made her strives to become something in life, made her struggle and work hard towards it.


Ms. Vinita Dawra Nangia, Executive Editor, Author and Columnist, The Times of India, thanked PHD Chamber for organizing the session. Belonging from a bureaucratic family I was determined to be a journalist and with the support of my family I was able to live my dream of being a journalist and working with some top leading media houses of the country, said Ms Nangia.

She also highlighted that she was one of the few women journalists when she started her career in The Times of India and she started with fashion journalism.

All women must believe in themselves and understand what they like doing and their purpose for doing Women are better managers and embrace their qualities. we should talk to each other and seek help, said Ms. Vinita Dawra Nangia.

Ms. Bhagyashree Dasani, Actor and Founder, Back to Basics thanked PHD Chamber for the webinar and highlighted she was the son of the family. She also deliberated about her Bollywood career which she enjoyed a lot and after marriage when she decided to be a homemaker .

Don’t give up on dreams, work towards them with determination, and dedicate yourself to where you want to reach. Be consistent with the change and work towards them with a mindset. Work what you love said Ms. Bhagyashree Dasani.

Ms. Hema Sardesai, Renowned Indian Bollywood Singer thanked PHD Chamber for organizing such a webinar and threw light on the role of women at work and home. She highlighted women being a mother is one of the biggest responsibility and one of the most cherished parts of a women’s life. She sang songs to strengthen the morale of all the women with her melodious voice.

Dr. D. K. Aggarwal President, PHD Chamber in his presidential address highlighted the rise of women in the senior management positions of the organization in the world of today. India needs to make sure that women are involved in the senior management roles of the companies. He also discussed that in the world of today according to experts, there is a steady increase in the women entrepreneur.

Its time to break the glass ceiling and help women entrepreneurs to grow and be successful. We know that Women work for others, not for themselves, said Dr. D. K. Aggarwal.

Dr. Aruna Abhey Oswal, Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurship Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry gave a warm welcome to all the delegates and participants. She highlighted the role and objective of the Women Entrepreneurship Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce, and Industry.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Co-Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurship Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed her journey of bringing aromatherapy in India and how she converted her passion to business.

Ms. Vertica Dvivedi, Co-Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurship Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce, and Industry gave a warm welcome to all the esteemed delegates and viewers. She also moderated the session and answered questions.

Mr. Mukesh Gupta, Chairman, Media & Entertainment Committee, PHD Chamber, welcomed all the speakers and participants. he discussed the importance of women in society and how she can meet all the arenas with her talents and management.

The webinar was supported by Aruna Abhey Oswal Trust, Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, Wade Asia, and Big Sea Marcom Pvt Ltd.

The webinar was moderated by Dr. Yogesh Srivastav, Principal Director, PHD Chamber along with Ms. Vertica Dvivedi, Co-Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurship Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The webinar was attended by Mr. Pradeep Multani, Vice President, PHD Chamber, Mr. Gopal Jiwarajka, Former President, PHD Chamber, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary-General, PHD Chamber, and other senior PHD members and industry stalwarts.