17 PSU Women Leaders Honoured at 2nd Edition of INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS 2026 – Indian PSU
Celebrating the remarkable achievements of women professionals in India’s Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the 2nd Edition of the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS 2026 was held with great enthusiasm at the Main Hall of the SCOPE Convention Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The prestigious awards recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to their respective organizations, society, and the nation’s development through excellence in leadership, administration, technical expertise, community service, and innovation.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament from New Delhi, congratulated the award recipients and praised the growing contribution of women in India’s public sector. She said that women professionals in PSUs are playing a pivotal role in driving the country’s growth story through their dedication, competence, and commitment to excellence.
Ms. Pooja Kapil Mishra, National Vice President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, who was the guest of honour, also felicitated the award winners and highlighted the increasing participation and leadership of women across India’s public sector ecosystem.
The award recipients honoured during the ceremony were:
- 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, thanked the participating PSUs, awardees, guests, and supporters for making the event a resounding success.
“The overwhelming response to the second edition has reaffirmed our commitment to recognizing the outstanding contributions of women in the public sector. We are confident that the third edition of the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS, to be held next year, will be even bigger, with participation from a larger number of Public Sector Undertakings,” Avasthi said.
The ceremony brought together senior PSU executives, policymakers, corporate leaders, media personalities, and families of the awardees, making it a memorable celebration of women empowerment and excellence in the public sector.
Over the years, the INDIANPSU NARI SHAKTI SAMMAN AWARDS have emerged as a significant platform dedicated to honouring women who are creating lasting impact through their professional achievements and exemplary service, while inspiring future generations of women leaders in India’s public sector.
