Gurugram celebrates Women’s Day with awards and community felicitation

Participants across the events said such celebrations help recognise women who contribute meaningfully to society and encourage awareness about safety, rights and equality.

Published on: Mar 9, 2026, 04:10:15 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram:Organisations and residential communities across Gurugram celebrated International Women’s Day by recognising women’s leadership, promoting awareness and celebrating their contributions to society.

A legal awareness session educated participants about their statutory rights and legal remedies.

Reciprocity, a Gurugram-based community of entrepreneurs and professionals, honoured seven women with the Infinite Women Awards during an event focused on leadership, collaboration and women’s empowerment.

Founded by Kanchan Singh Satpathy, the event was organised in line with the global theme “Give for Gain,” highlighting importance of collective growth and mutual support among professionals.

The programme also featured a panel discussion on women’s leadership and mentorship with speakers emphasising that collaboration and strong support networks can help women expand opportunities.

Meanwhile, the Dwarka Expressway-Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA), in collaboration with Mission 7374, organised ‘Sadak Utsav 3.0’ at Red Rose Public School in Palam Vihar. Over 550 women from various fields including law, entrepreneurship, fitness and social activism participated in the event.

Sessions on cyber security and legal literacy were also organised with experts discussing the growing risks of digital harassment and shared ways to secure social media accounts, identify phishing scams and report online abuse. A legal awareness session educated participants about their statutory rights and legal remedies.

The celebration also included cultural performances, highlighting social themes such as the fight against female foeticide, importance of child education and need for gender equality.

Organisers said the event aimed to combine awareness with celebration, encouraging women to take leadership roles in social and community initiatives.

Residents of Vipul Greens in Sector 48 celebrated Women’s Day with a community programme organised by the Resident Welfare Association and women’s groups. Dr. Manmeet Kumar, a spiritual coach known for her work in emotional healing and personal transformation, was felicitated for her contribution to the society.

Residents said Dr. Kumar has helped people overcome emotional distress, anxiety and personal setbacks.

Participants across the events said such celebrations help recognise women who contribute meaningfully to society and encourage awareness about safety, rights and equality. Organisers emphasised that empowering women through knowledge, collaboration and recognition remains essential for building stronger and more inclusive communities.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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