TEDxBistupur Women

Speakers

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• Dr Samita Bhattacharjee

  Transformational Leadership Coach & Scientist, Founder Conscious Leadership Lab

  Dr. Samita Bhattacharjee is a transformational leadership coach, scientist, and founder of Conscious Leadership Lab, where she integrates management, neuroscience, quantum physics, and spiritual wisdom to redefine modern leadership. With a PhD in Theoretical Physics from IIT Kanpur and postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, she brings deep scientific rigor to human transformation. With over 25 years of global experience across Tata Steel and Europe, she has led impactful shifts in leadership and business excellence. Her pioneering Whole Brain Leadership Framework empowers leaders to move beyond unconscious patterns and lead with awareness, alignment, and purpose.

• Dr Vijaya Bharat

  Cardiology Consultant

  Dr. Vijaya Bharat, a cardiology consultant in Jamshedpur, graduated from Medical College Trivandrum, Kerala, and joined Tata Main Hospital (TMH) in 1977. She completed her MD and DNB in Medicine in 1984–85 and retired in 2018 as HOD, Cardiology. Over a distinguished 40-year career, she played a pivotal role in upgrading cardiac care at TMH by strengthening infrastructure, processes, and training. Her work significantly benefited patients with mechanical heart valves, pacemakers, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. She contributed 15 publications in national and international journals and was instrumental in establishing the Cardiac Cath Lab and mentoring a skilled team. Through a Rotary Club initiative, she enabled 278 underprivileged patients to receive pacemakers since 2005. An author of “Flowering Trees of Jamshedpur,” she now focuses on nature conservation, birdwatching, and writing, contributing regularly to The Hindu .

• Garima Mishra

  Sales Head Apple - Redington India

  Sqn Ldr Garima Mishra (Retd.), Sales Head – Apple at Redington Limited, is a distinguished Indian Air Force veteran and accomplished tech sales leader. During her military service, she managed surface-to-air missile systems and air defense communications, building strong leadership and technical expertise. Transitioning to the corporate world, she held senior roles at Diageo and Pernod Ricard, gaining deep commercial and consumer insight. Today, she leads Apple sales at Redington, driving the reach of a globally admired brand in India’s fast-evolving market. An alumna of IIM Indore, Garima is recognized among India’s Top 100 Influential Personalities (2024) and is a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree. She has received the Stree Shakti Samman (2020) and Women Empowerment Award (2025). Beyond work, she is a marathoner, artist, and fitness enthusiast, embodying discipline, creativity, and purpose in every sphere of life.

• Geetika Anand Gupta

  Cofounder

  Geetika, an MBA from Amity Business School and scholarship recipient, is a dynamic entrepreneur shaping India’s food startup ecosystem. With over 22 years of experience across hospitality, marketing, retail, PR, and corporate communications, she has worked with global brands like Sony and HTC. In 2016, she returned to India to pursue opportunities in the F&B sector and identified a gap for hygienic, organized street food formats. This led to the launch of her flagship brand, Mad Over Parathas & Pakodas (MOPP), which quickly gained strong customer traction. During COVID-19, she pivoted to a multi-brand cloud kitchen model under MOPP Foods, launching digital-first brands like Mealy, Sassy Indian, Yum Biryani Bowls, and Khichdi In A Bowl. She gained national recognition through Shark Tank India and secured strategic funding from Kouzina Food Tech.

• PARUL SINGH

  Deputy Muncipal Commissioner Adityapur Nagar Nigam

  I am a committed civil servant who has served as SDM Seraikela and SDM Jamshedpur, and currently serve as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Adityapur Nagar Nigam. My career is dedicated to transforming governance into a force for dignity, justice, and empowerment of marginalized communities. I combine courage with compassion, translating policy into impactful action. From rescuing citizens during floods and managing relief operations in Naxal-affected Chaibasa with CRPF, to negotiating fair rehabilitation in Jadugoda, my approach has been hands-on and outcome-driven. During COVID-19, I ensured large-scale delivery of essential aid to vulnerable populations. My work has been recognized through multiple district and state awards for sanitation, elections, MNREGA innovations, housing, and pandemic response. Known as “Lady Singham” in Jamshedpur, I strive to uphold integrity, fearless leadership, and public trust in service

• Ritu Mathur

  Former Director - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Head - National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG)

  Ritu Mathur is a seasoned governance and technology leader with over 35 years of experience across corporate governance, public policy, regulatory strategy, and leadership transformation. As Former Director at the Confederation of Indian Industry and Head of the National Foundation for Corporate Governance, she has helped shape standards that guide Indian industry. She has also contributed globally through the B20 ESG Action Council and the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group, promoting ethical and sustainable leadership. Her tenure as Chief Regulatory at Tata Teleservices reflects her techno-regulatory expertise. An author recognized by UNESCO for her work on Ancient Indian Wisdom through Calligraphy, she now leads Chrysalis Sutra, mentoring purpose-driven women leaders.

• Shikha Jain

  Founder and CEO Neev

  I am Shikha, 51, raised in Faridabad near Delhi. I completed my engineering from REC Kurukshetra and began my career in software, working in Chennai for two years. I was married to my college batchmate, Anurag Jain, for 23 years. In 2007, I founded Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps as a Khadi village industry with a clear purpose—to create dignified employment opportunities for rural women. Since then, my personal journey has been deeply intertwined with the growth of Neev. What began as an entrepreneurial venture evolved into a path of empowerment, not just for the women associated with me, but for myself as well. It is a journey towards true freedom—driven by entrepreneurship, rooted in social welfare, and guided by spiritual values.

• Temsutula Imsong

  President Sakaar Sewa Samiti

  I grew up in Ungma village, Mokokchung, Nagaland, as the second youngest of seven siblings. My father, a retired teacher, and my mother, a homemaker, instilled in us a way of life rooted in sustainability, where sanitation and resource conservation were natural practices. I completed my schooling in Mokokchung and graduated from St. Mary’s College, Shillong, before moving to Delhi for higher studies and work. There, I joined Sakaar Sewa Samiti, and soon left my job to dedicate myself fully to social service. My journey took me to Nagaland, where we formed self-help groups, and later to Varanasi and Ghazipur. Since 2013, I have been working in Varanasi to promote cleanliness through ghat cleaning drives and behavioral change initiatives. We actively encourage individual composting as a grassroots solution. We also honor Swachhagrahis on the 8th of every month, inspired by the Prime Minister’s recognition of their invaluable service.

• Vini Bhagat

  Trail runner and an Explorer

  Vini, an alumna of NIT Rourkela and XLRI Jamshedpur, is a professional at Tata Steel whose journey reflects extraordinary resilience. After the tragic loss of her husband, Lieutenant Commander Rajanikant Yadav, in an avalanche, she chose to rise above grief with purpose. Turning to endurance sports, she soon challenged herself in extreme conditions, completing a 33 km ultra run in Ladakh at over 15,000 feet. She went on to set a Guinness World Record by running a marathon on the frozen Pangong Lake in sub-zero temperatures. Her journey embodies the power of mental and emotional strength, inspiring others to move forward despite life’s toughest challenges.