Mumbai: News18’s flagship women empowerment platform, SheShakti, returns with a powerful new edition in 2025, expanding regionally for the first time. Presented by Lions Clubs International, the initiative launches its inaugural Mumbai chapter on July 31, setting the tone for the grand national celebration in Delhi on August 21.
With the theme “From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat,” the third edition of SheShakti will spotlight the extraordinary contributions of women from Maharashtra who are shaping a stronger, more inclusive India through innovation, leadership, and resilience.
The summit brings together trailblazing women from business, government, sports, arts, and media, alongside global dignitaries. Key attendees include Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Sujata Saunik, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Maharashtra; Ashwini Bhide, Principal Secretary to the CM and MD, Mumbai Metro; and Sunaina Tomar, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat. Adding an international perspective will be H.E. Ambassador Chavanart Thangsumphant (Thailand) and Mateja Vodeb Ghosh (Slovenia).
From the business world, leaders like Naiyya Saggi (Edition), Priyanka Salot (The Sleep Company), Harsha Mundhada (Inflexor Ventures), Priti Rathi Gupta (LXME), and Laxmi Iyer (Bajaj Finserv) will share insights. The summit will also see participation from Dr. Neerja Birla, Roshi Jain, Chitralekha Patil, and cultural icons like Nimrat Kaur, Renuka Shahane, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and RJ Malishka.
“With the first-ever regional chapter of News18 SheShakti 2025, we celebrate the unstoppable courage, dedication, and brilliance of women who are building Maharashtra, and India’s future. Network18 is honoured to amplify their voices, champion their vision, and encourage the next generation to dare, dream, and do more,” said Puneet Singhvi, Chief Strategy Officer – Network18 Group.
Avinash Kaul, CEO – Network18 (Broadcast) & MD, A+E Networks | TV18 added, “We are proud to host the third edition of SheShakti 2025, beginning this year with the inaugural Mumbai chapter. Under the theme ‘From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat,’ we celebrate India’s women leaders and changemakers, bringing together iconic women from diverse fields and age groups to share their stories and achievements. With the regional expansion of SheShakti 2025, Network18 shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are shaping the future of Maharashtra and driving the nation forward.”
The event will stream live on News18.com and CNN-News18’s YouTube and Facebook page from July 31 at 4 PM.
