Dr. Kalpana Sankar's Autobiography Launch: Empowering Women Through Social Entrepreneurship
| Event | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Autobiography Title | "The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering Millions of Women" by Dr. Kalpana Sankar |
| Event Venue | Cathedral Road |
| Highlights | - Short film showcasing the work of Hand in Hand India- Attendees included Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Swaady Martin, Sridhar Vembu, and Anu Hasan- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan released the book, Swaady Martin received the first copy- Fireside chat between Anu Hasan and Dr. Kalpana Sankar |
| Key Figures | - Dr. Soumya Swaminathan: Chairperson, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation- Swaady Martin: Chairperson and CEO, Yswara- Sridhar Vembu: Founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation (virtual participation)- Anu Hasan: Actor |
| Key Points Discussed | - Role of NGOs in bridging government initiatives and community needs- Micro-finance initiatives and their impact |