Hey Pune folks! Pankaja Munde, MLA and former minister of Maharashtra, recently graced the inauguration of ‘Dhaga,’ an exhibition organized by the Ramabai Ambedkar Women Empowerment Center in Pune. The event took place at the Golden Leaf Lawns near Mhatre Bridge on DP Road, Karvenagar.
The exhibition showcased a variety of stalls featuring handloom sarees, dress materials, kurtas, jewelry, bags, cosmetics, and food products. Some of the notable attendees included Rajya Sabha MP Prof. Dr. Medha Kulkarni, Charudatta Deshpande from the Sugar Technologists Association of India, Sheetal Agashe from Brihans Natural Products, Milind Barapatre from MSME, and former municipal councilor Dilip Wadepatil.
The event also recognized the achievements of women entrepreneurs with the ‘Successful Entrepreneur’ award. Some of the awardees included Varsha Bhise, Ketaki Torane, Rupali Desai, Gayatri Akolkar Joshi, Pooja Kiniker, Anjali Ranjekar, Shilpa Deshpande, and Yogita Jog.
Pankaja Munde emphasized the importance of women achieving economic independence and empowerment. She shared her satisfaction in supporting women through various initiatives during her tenure as a minister. Prof. Dr. Medha Kulkarni highlighted the goal of empowering women entrepreneurs through platforms like ‘Dhaga’ to promote business growth and development.
Sheetal Agashe commended women for managing both family responsibilities and businesses, encouraging them to stay optimistic and consistent in their efforts. Charudatta Deshpande urged women to explore opportunities in the sugar industry and start their ventures.
Milind Barapatre discussed the initiatives by the MSME Ministry to support women entrepreneurs in accessing international markets and exporting their products. The event was anchored by Priya Nighojkar and featured over 100 innovative stalls for visitors to explore.
Overall, ‘Dhaga’ was a celebration of women’s achievements in entrepreneurship and a platform for networking, learning, and empowerment. Cheers to all the inspiring women making a mark in the business world!
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