Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls for a new era of Women’s Leadership

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat showcases Tourism Revival

Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta struck an empowering note as she called for a decisive shift towards women-led leadership at the We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025, one of India’s most influential platforms for women’s voices and recognition. “You don’t need to wait to be empowered — you already are. The time to lead is now,” she declared, drawing nods and sustained applause from the audience. Speaking from personal experience, she urged women to believe in their inherent power, lead without hesitation, and dismantle outdated norms. Her message, rooted in authenticity, was a reminder that leadership begins with self-belief — and that belief starts today.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat followed with an equally compelling insightful discussion, opening on a deeply personal note as he shared the inspiring journey of his daughter Suhasini — an Oxford graduate and adventure sports pioneer who has kayaked the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus, skydived, deep-sea dived, and scaled mountains. He then turned to India’s tourism sector, highlighting how it has not only recovered from the COVID-19 setback but has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, positioning India among the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-recovering destinations. He credited initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam for fostering cultural unity, and spotlighted the country’s rise in experiential tourism alongside its transformation from women’s development to women-led development.

These defining moments were part of the We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2025, where voices of influence shared the stage with achievers from across the country. Known for blending solution-driven dialogue with a celebration of excellence, the forum once again reinforced its position as a catalyst for change — with Shekhawat and Gupta’s words setting the tone for action, ownership, and a new era of leadership.

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