Agartala, 14th October 2026 : The Indian Women Network (IWN) has launched its Tripura Chapter in Agartala, bringing together women from different professional backgrounds to promote leadership, entrepreneurship and social development in the state.
The chapter was formally launched on October 2 by Kuntal Das, IAS, Special Secretary, Department of OBC and Industries and Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture), Government of Tripura. The initiative was launched under the theme “The Compassionate Woman: Leading Social Commitments,” highlighting the role of women in driving positive social change.
The newly established chapter seeks to create a collaborative platform where women can share experiences, exchange ideas and develop initiatives addressing the economic and social needs of Tripura. Its activities will include workshops, interactive dialogues, collaborative projects and policy advocacy aimed at expanding women’s participation in development.
The network will also work towards strengthening professional connections, encouraging women-led enterprises and creating opportunities for women to assume leadership roles in various sectors. By bringing together individuals with diverse expertise, IWN Tripura aims to encourage collective action and support initiatives that generate meaningful community-level impact.
Five founding members are leading the chapter. They include Dr Sreelekha Ray, Chairperson of VHAT; Jahnvi Marwa Murti, Advocate at the High Court of Delhi; Sharanya Prabhu, Senior Manager at The Nudge; Minakshi Panchal, Manager at the State Bank of India; and Payal Ghosh, IT Consultant in e-Governance.
The founding members represent varied professional fields and are expected to contribute their knowledge and experience to the network’s activities and future initiatives.
The launch marks an effort to build a supportive environment in which women can develop their potential, establish professional partnerships and participate more actively in shaping the state’s future. Through sustained engagement and collective initiatives, the chapter aims to help women transform ideas into practical action while strengthening their contribution to society.
With its emphasis on compassion, cooperation and shared responsibility, IWN Tripura seeks to build a network that connects women, nurtures leadership and creates avenues for inclusive growth across the state.
