A Glittering Celebration of Women Power: PSU Women Achievers Shine at the 2nd INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS – 2026

It was an evening that will be remembered for years to come as some of India’s most inspiring women from the Public Sector came together under one roof to celebrate excellence, dedication and nation-building at the 2nd Edition of the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS – 2026, held at the Main Hall of the SCOPE Convention Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

The prestigious ceremony honoured extraordinary women officers and employees from leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) whose exemplary contributions have strengthened India’s industrial growth, social development and national progress. The evening reflected the growing leadership of women in India’s Public Sector and celebrated their remarkable achievements across diverse fields.

Chief Guest, Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from New Delhi, applauded the awardees and described them as the true nation builders of modern India. She highlighted the significant role being played by women professionals in strengthening the country’s economy and public institutions through their dedication and leadership.

Ms. Swaraj said that our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government was instrumental for Beti Padhao – Beti Bachao – Andolan in India as a result of which, decline girl ratio has once again come almost at par with the male birth ratio in the country.

Ms. Pooja Kapil Mishra, National Vice President, BJP Mahila Morcha, who was the Guest of Honour, also congratulated the award winners and appreciated the steadily increasing participation and leadership of women across India’s Public Sector landscape. She noted that women today are not only breaking barriers but are also setting new benchmarks of excellence in every sphere of governance and industry.

Award Winners

The prestigious honours were presented to:

• Ms. Srivani Suddala – Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Sanju Devi – Bharat Coking Coal Limited
• Ms. Shweta Shalini Hansda – Central Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Jasmine Singh – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Ms. Tripti Maurya – Bharat Coking Coal Limited
• Dr. Anupama Dubey – South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Swati Verma – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Ms. Lakita – South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Rupal Bhargava – Bharat Coking Coal Limited
• Ms. Pairo Hembrom – Central Coalfields Limited
• Dr. Sanjivani Panigrahi – South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Soniya Kumari – Central Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Manisha Kujur – Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Usha Devi – Bharat Coking Coal Limited
• Ms. Jyoti Pandey – South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Rashmi Singh – Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
• Ms. Khyati Netam – South Eastern Coalfields Limited

Speaking on the occasion, Vivek Avasthi, CEO of White Dolphin Media and Editor-in-Chief of IndianPSU.com, expressed his gratitude to all participating PSUs, dignitaries and awardees for making the event an overwhelming success.

He said that the tremendous response received for the second edition has further strengthened the resolve to make the platform even bigger in the years ahead.

"The phenomenal success of the 2nd INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS has encouraged us to take this initiative to greater heights. The third edition, to be organised next year, will be significantly larger with participation from many more Public Sector Undertakings, making it an even grander celebration of the remarkable women who are shaping India's Public Sector and contributing immensely to nation-building," he said.

The evening concluded with a strong message that the women of India’s Public Sector are not merely participants in the country’s growth story—they are among its most inspiring architects. The event once again reinforced the commitment of IndianPSU.com and White Dolphin Media to recognising excellence and celebrating the invaluable contribution of women who continue to drive India’s development with courage, competence and compassion.