National, 31th January 2025: Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) today announced the launch of Women Empowerment Council. This council will be led by Ajuli Tulsyan, Editor-in-Chief, Edge & Essence as National President and Divya Narayan, Communications Strategy Consultant as Vice President with the support of twelve council members.
The council’s overarching focus spans three pivotal areas to empower and elevate women across sectors. First, prioritizing health and wellness —both physical and mental—recognizing that true empowerment begins with a healthy body and a balanced mind. Second, fostering entrepreneurial skills by equipping women with essential knowledge in finance, legal frameworks, technology, marketing, and business strategy along with networking opportunities. This comprehensive approach ensures they are prepared to excel in their chosen fields and navigate challenges with confidence and competence. Lastly, honing leadership capabilities by encouraging self-sufficiency and resilience, empowering each woman to become a trailblazer in her domain. In addition, we will emphasize on mentorship, creating avenues for experienced professionals to guide, inspire, and support women in navigating challenges and advancing their careers. Together, these pillars create a robust foundation for personal and professional growth, enabling women to take on the world with poise and determination.
Ajuli Tulsyan, Editor- in-Chief of Edge & Essence and National President of WICCI Women Empowerment Council said, “I am thrilled to lead a dynamic and diverse group of women from communications and related industries such as sales, journalism, literary pursuits, digital marketing, coaching & personal development and philanthropy. We provide a depth of experience and a common desire for women empowerment. Our objective is to encourage and uplift women through an action driven approach focused on health, financial independence, and personal development. We hope to inspire confidence, create opportunity, and drive meaningful change in these critical areas by cultivating an inclusive ecosystem in which women empower and support one another.”
Divya Narayan, Communications Strategy Consultant and Vice President of WICCI Women Empowerment Council said, “We are deeply committed to fostering a culture that not only supports but celebrates the achievements of women across all spheres of life. Our mission is to provide resources, opportunities and platforms necessary for women to thrive, lead and innovate. It is our vision to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create a world where every woman has the confidence and opportunity to pursue her ambitions fearlessly. Together, we are paving the way for a future where equality, inclusivity, and empowerment are at the forefront of our collective success.”
The WICCI Women Empowerment Council comprises of women professionals and entrepreneurs across a diverse set of industries including Anooja Bashir (Co-Founder & CEO – FlexiCloud), Chitra Nair (Community Engagement Consultant), Hema Vinod (Educationist, Coach and Published Author), Indrani Banerjee (Group Head – HR & Shared Services, MBRS Hotel Pvt. Ltd.), Dr. Madhavi Venkat (Founder of Celebrity Secrets: Hair & Skin Clinic), Meeta Asthana (Quality & Process Improvement Expert), Dr. Monica Nagpal (Radical Pause Coach and Founder of Hope and Happiness), Nupur Dwivedi Pandey (Emotional Intelligence Expert and Founder Director of MANAS FE Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.), Reethi Rai (Digital Marketing & Content Strategist), Siji Varghese (CEO – Leaders in Lipstick®), Sheetal Bhat (SaaS Sales and Technology Evangelist), Stuti Chhabra (Strategic PR & Communications Specialist).
Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) is a premier National Business Chamber for Women in India envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen and Professionals from all walks of life. Supported by the massive global networks of ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF) and SHEconomy, with 250,000 members and supporters worldwide, including 60,000 in India, WICCI drives fundamental changes in governmental policies, laws, incentives and entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a view to robustly encourage and empower women in business, industry and commerce across all sectors and fields. With various sectoral and multi-sectoral councils across India and abroad, WICCI actively engages the voice of thousands of diverse women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors and strata of economy and society. These diverse inputs form the basis of many of the unique ideas and innovative recommendations evolved by the various councils and presented to government authorities for policies that have a huge growth impact on women’s businesses, professions, equity and empowerment.