Woman Changemaker of the Year 2025

Dr. Kalpana Sankar, Co-Founder & Executive Chairperson of Hand in Hand India, has been

The event, inaugurated with a welcome note from Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (read by Ms. Anuradha Parekh, Co-Founder of The Better India), celebrated visionaries working to impact 140 crore Indians.

This recognition highlights Dr. Sankar’s lifelong commitment to women’s empowerment through job creation, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods—a movement that continues to uplift communities across India.