New Delhi/Ranchi, March 23, 2026 — Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren was honored with the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ at the ‘BRICS CCI WE Annual Women Summit and Felicitation 2026,’ held at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. This accolade was bestowed upon her in recognition of her remarkable contributions to the field of women's empowerment.
Speaking on the occasion, Kalpana Soren stated that this honor belongs not merely to her, but to every "Maiya" (mother/woman) of Jharkhand, and to all those women who are strengthening society and the economy through their struggles and hard work. She asserted that women should not be viewed merely as beneficiaries, but rather as entrepreneurs and agents of change.
Emphasizing the need to integrate marginalized women into the mainstream and provide them with equal opportunities, she underscored the importance of ensuring equity in the process of empowerment.
