Hyderabad: Celebrating leadership, resilience and social impact, the Nari Shakti Awards 2026 brought together women achievers from across India for a grand felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad on Friday evening. The event, jointly organised by GOADH Foundation and Bharat Ke Anmol, honoured women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields and continue to inspire positive change in society.
The ceremony highlighted the vital role of women in nation-building, community development and social transformation, recognising achievements across diverse sectors including public service, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, media, social service and community leadership.
Senior BJP leader and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy attended the programme as Chief Guest. Distinguished guests included Amita Desai, Honorary Consul of Germany in Hyderabad; Shabana Sultana, Honorary Consul of Tunisia; Dr. Rohit Gupta, President of the Eurasia Afro Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Geeta Singh, Director, University of Delhi.
A total of 35 women achievers from different parts of the country were honoured during the ceremony. Among the awardees was senior journalist and media entrepreneur Indrani Sarkar, who received the Nari Shakti Award 2026 for her contribution to journalism, women empowerment, leadership and social service. The award recognised her commitment to women-centric reporting and community-focused journalism.
Special Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to former Karnataka Chief Secretary Ratna Prabha and Indukuri Nirmala Devi in recognition of their distinguished contributions and exemplary service.
Awards were also presented in categories including Corporate Leadership, Courage & Resilience, Community Service, Women Empowerment, Journalism & Media, Entrepreneurship and Social Impact.
A major highlight of the evening was the launch of the Nari Shakthi Forum by Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin, Founder of Bharat Ke Anmol. The forum aims to promote women’s leadership, mentorship, empowerment and active participation in social and developmental initiatives.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Nizamuddin said the Nari Shakti Awards were instituted to honour women whose courage, determination and service inspire positive transformation in society. He emphasized that women’s empowerment is not merely a social objective but a national imperative and reaffirmed his commitment to creating platforms that encourage leadership and recognise excellence.
According to the organisers, both the Nari Shakti Awards and the newly launched Nari Shakthi Forum reflect a broader vision of fostering inclusion, recognising achievement and strengthening women’s leadership across society.
The programme concluded with the felicitation of dignitaries, presentation of awards, group photographs with awardees and a collective pledge to advance the cause of women’s empowerment, leadership and equal opportunity.
