Women Knights from PSUs Shine at the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI AWARDS 2025

The glittering evening of the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI AWARDS – 2025, held in New Delhi on Wednesday, turned into a grand celebration of womanhood and empowerment. The event stood as a shining testimony that the era of a male-dominated society is rapidly fading in India. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, women across the nation are breaking barriers and redefining roles in every sphere of professional life — from boardrooms to mines, from laboratories to data centers.

From CEOs to CMDs, and from shovel operators in coal mines to Artificial Intelligence experts in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), these remarkable women have proven that competence and courage know no gender. Whether it’s a job demanding physical endurance or mental resilience, women are now leading the way in every field imaginable.

When www.indianpsu.com reached out to a senior official of a major PSU for nominations of outstanding women employees, he humorously remarked, “For us, it would be a problem of plenty! There is no shortage of talented women in any sector today — be it mining, telecom, drilling, exploration, or any other field on earth.”

Indeed, the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI AWARDS – 2025 proudly celebrated these “Women Knights” from PSUs who continue to inspire future generations with their dedication, excellence, and fearless pursuit of equality.

Here is the complete list of awardees from Public Sector Undertakings –

1. Women Leader of the Year — Insurance

Dr. Lavanya R. Mundayur, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited

2. Women Leader of the Year — Oil & Gas

Ms. Promila, Chief Manager (Admin – HRS), West, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

3. Women Leader of the Year

Ms. Nirja Saraf, Managing Director, Hindustan Antibiotics Limited

4. Trailblazer Award — Oil & Gas

Ms. Ananya Buragohain, Chief Manager (CGD), GAIL Gas

5. Trailblazer Award — Insurance

Ms. Vinita Joshi, General Manager, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited

6. Trailblazer Award — Coal

Ms. Ramrati Devi, Shovel Operator, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

7. People Management Excellence — Oil & Gas

Ms. Soujanya Madireddi, Chief Manager (Brand & Communications – LPG), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

8. Excellence in Field of Environment

Ms. Anumol R. Panicker, Manager (Environment), South Eastern Coalfields Limited

9. Green Champion Award

Ms. Keerthi K.G., Deputy Manager (Environment), South Eastern Coalfields Limited

10. Frontline Hero Award — Insurance

Ms. Mini George, Executive Director, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited

11. Sustainability Champion — Coal

Ms. Mariya Ahsan, Manager (Environment), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

12. Sustainability Champion — Oil & Gas

Ms. Astha Chaturvedi, Business Development Head (Renewable Energy), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

13. Community Champion — Coal

Ms. Madhusmita Lakra, Senior Manager (NEE), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

14. Women Empowerment Advocate

Smt. Swagata Sen Roy, Additional General Manager (Corporate Communication), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)

15. Sports Excellence Award

Ms. Gulabi Devi, Coal Sampling Assistant, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

16. Lifetime Achievement Award

Smt. Aparajita Ghosh, General Manager (Finance), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)

17. Lifetime Achievement Award — Coal

Dr. Punam Dubey, Chief Medical Superintendent, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

18. Technical Excellence Award

Ms. Sheela Kumari, Category-II (Blasting Crew), Central Coalfields Limited

19. Project Excellence Award

Ms. Laxmi Mishra, Drill Operator, Central Coalfields Limited

20. Young Professional of the Year

Ms. Ritika Suman, Management Trainee (Mining), Central Coalfields Limited

21. Rising Star Award

Ms. Sanyamni Nidhi, Assistant Manager (Mining), Central Coalfields Limited

22. Best Use of Information Technology

Ms. Lakshmy Parameswaran Iyer, Deputy General Manager, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited