Panel Discussion
At Seth Gyaniram Bansidhar Podar College, operated under the Anandilal Podar Trust, we had the honor of hosting a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Women’s Overall Welfare by Breaking the Silence”. This impactful event was chaired by Ms. Vedica Podar, Trustee and Founder of Kangaroo Minds, and featured an esteemed panel including Ms. Harshini Kulhari, District Head, Ms. Isha Thakkar Trivedi, and Ms. Ila Dalal.
The discussion focused on key issues affecting women’s #MentalHealth and overall well-being. Ms. Vedica Podar emphasized the critical role of #Education and #Awareness in improving mental health outcomes for women. She passionately advocated for breaking societal barriers and creating safe spaces for women to thrive.
Ms. Harshini Kulhari highlighted the various #GovernmentInitiatives aimed at enhancing women’s mental health, providing insight into efforts being made to address this vital issue. Ms. Isha Thakkar Trivedi stressed the importance of #FinancialLiteracy as a cornerstone of women’s empowerment and health, while Ms. Ila Dalal shed light on how #ArtAndCulture can serve as powerful tools to promote mental well-being among women.
The event saw active participation from female staff and students across Podar educational institutions, creating a platform for engaging and meaningful dialogue. The panelists addressed various questions from the audience, covering topics such as #WomenEmpowerment, access to #Healthcare, #EconomicSelfReliance, #Nutrition, and #GirlsEducation.
We were deeply moved by the participants’ feedback, who described the session as sensitive, insightful, and impactful. Events like these remind us of the importance of coming together to create a collective impact for the betterment of society.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Rajiv K. Podar, Chairman of the Anandilal Podar Trust, for his unwavering support and encouragement. His recognition of this discussion as essential to the holistic development of women reinforces our commitment to creating positive change.