Marking International Women’s Day, CSR Times #LeadersSpeak presents an inspiring collection of perspectives from leaders shaping the future of inclusion and empowerment. As we celebrate the strength and achievements of women so far, we also look ahead to the collective actions needed still pertinent to build a more equitable society for women.
“Through our dedicated efforts at the Hyundai Motor India Foundation, we firmly believe that empowering women drives lasting societal change. Our initiatives go beyond healthcare and skill development, creating avenues for women to build sustainable livelihoods. Guided by Hyundai’s global vision of Progress for Humanity, we are committed to enabling self-reliance and opportunities for a better tomorrow for women and society. Empowering over 8 Lakh women annually, we are proud of the impact achieved so far and aspire to continue uplifting underprivileged women through constant innovation and close collaboration with local communities across India in a meaningful way.”
Mr. Puneet Anand
AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited
An inclusive society is built in the workplace first. When women feel genuinely empowered to contribute, lead, and make decisions with confidence, everything else follows. Logistics has traditionally seen lower representation of women, and at Blue Dart, we are committed to changing that through meaningful action. Our ‘Build Your Leadership Voice’ program is one such example. It brings together high-potential women professionals for leadership training, mentoring, and peer learning, helping them step into larger roles with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of direction. That said, organizations alone cannot drive this change. Real progress on gender equity requires institutions and communities to move forward as well, by breaking down systemic barriers and creating meaningful opportunities for women to lead.”
Ms. Beena Mathen Jacob
CHRO at Blue Dart
Building a more inclusive and sustainable society requires sustained investment in education, opportunity, and leadership development for women and girls. At HealthEdge India, our CSR initiatives focus on expanding access to education and empowering young women from rural communities through programs such as Kishori Vikas and Yuvati Vikas. By supporting education, life skills, and confidence-building opportunities, we aim to help young girls pursue their aspirations and grow into leaders within their communities. When organizations, institutions, and communities work together to advance gender equity, we create stronger and more resilient societies for the future
Ms. Ujala Sabharwal
Senior Director, People, HealthEdge, India,
Organisations flourish when employees connect with a purpose. When they witness real impact, engagement deepens. We recently inducted the second batch of students to our InGenius Scholarship Program. These are students from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s crucial that institutions, society, and companies unite to empower these deserving students, ensuring they can fully realise their potential, free from societal pressures and expectations. With 4 female students in the first batch and 3 in the second, our focus is to support the hard and soft skills development of the students, leading to the overall personality development. Together, we can shape a brighter future.
Mr. Alex Nazareth
CEO - Innomotics India, Innomotics India Pvt Ltd
True leadership rarely announces itself through titles; it reveals itself in quiet acts of care and responsibility. At GLS, our connection with Bakrol village is more than a CSR initiative; it is a promise to stand with the community and grow together. It begins with listening to the dreams of young girls and the strength of women who hold families together. When women are given confidence and opportunity to lead, communities move forward, nurturing women’s leadership and gender equality one life, one voice, one story at a time.
Ms. Chandni Kapadia
Executive Director, GLS University
“Building an inclusive and sustainable society begins with empowering young minds, especially girls, with the confidence and skills to shape the future. At Meritus AI Learning Experiences Pvt. Ltd., we believe that access to STEM, AI, and innovation education must be equitable and accessible to all. Through our learning programs and school partnerships, we actively encourage girls to explore technology, robotics, and problem-solving. When institutions, educators, and communities work together to nurture women’s leadership from an early age, we move closer to a future where opportunity, innovation, and progress truly belong to everyone
Mr. Ramana Prasad
Founder & Chairman, Meritus AI
“Building an inclusive and sustainable society begins with empowering young minds, especially girls, with the confidence and skills to shape the future. At Meritus AI Learning Experiences Pvt. Ltd., we believe that access to STEM, AI, and innovation education must be equitable and accessible to all. Through our learning programs and school partnerships, we actively encourage girls to explore technology, robotics, and problem-solving. When institutions, educators, and communities work together to nurture women’s leadership from an early age, we move closer to a future where opportunity, innovation, and progress truly belong to everyone
Mr. Ms. Rashmi Yadav K
Executive Director, Genius HRTech Limited
