Jharkhand legislator Kalpana Soren was honoured with the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ at the BRICS CCI WE Annual Women Summit and Felicitation 2026 held in New Delhi on Monday.
The award was conferred in recognition of her significant contributions to women’s empowerment.
The summit was organised by the women empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together leaders and change-makers from across sectors.
Kalpana Soren was recognised for her efforts in promoting women-led initiatives and strengthening grassroots participation in economic and social development.
Speaking on the occasion, she said the award was not just a personal achievement but a tribute to women from Jharkhand and across the world who contribute to their families, communities, and economies.
She highlighted that women today are breaking barriers and achieving success in diverse fields such as business, sports, science, innovation, and governance.
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Emphasising inclusivity, Soren stressed the need to amplify the voices of women from marginalised communities and ensure their access to opportunities.
Referring to initiatives in Jharkhand, she said women are being seen not merely as beneficiaries but as entrepreneurs and agents of change. She also appreciated the role of self-help groups and local enterprises in building financial stability and confidence among women.
Sharing her recent experience from a visit to University of Oxford, she said interactions with students from Jharkhand studying there reinforced her belief in a promising future driven by determination and talent.
She added that empowerment must go beyond inclusion and ensure fairness, so that every woman has equal opportunities to grow and lead.
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