Agartala, October 14, 2026: The Indian Women Network (IWN), Tripura Chapter, was formally launched in Agartala on October 2, marking a new initiative to promote women’s leadership, social development, collaboration and policy advocacy in the state.
The chapter was inaugurated by Kuntal Das, IAS, Special Secretary, Department of OBC and Industries and Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture), Government of Tripura, under the theme “The Compassionate Woman: Leading Social Commitments.”
The initiative aims to create a platform where women from diverse professional backgrounds can connect, exchange ideas and work collectively towards the economic and social development of Tripura. Through projects, dialogues, workshops and policy advocacy, the chapter seeks to strengthen professional networks, encourage women-led enterprises and expand opportunities for women to contribute to society.
The chapter is anchored by five founding members representing different professional fields. They are 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 (e-Governance).
The founding members bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the network, with a shared objective of fostering mutual growth and creating meaningful social impact.
IWN Tripura is expected to facilitate collaboration among women professionals, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders while encouraging initiatives that address social and economic challenges. The platform also aims to help women develop leadership capabilities, identify new opportunities and support one another in their professional and community engagements.
The launch represents a collective commitment to building an inclusive ecosystem in which women can strengthen their voices, turn ideas into action and play a greater role in the state’s development.
With its focus on compassion, collaboration and social responsibility, the Tripura Chapter seeks to establish a sustained network that enables women to lead initiatives and contribute meaningfully to the state’s progress.