As part of FLO Mumbai’s initiative – FLO Leadership and Motivation Speaker Series Mumbai chapter had arranged a Face to Face Session with Smt. Smriti Irani- Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles- Government of India
Session was moderated by Ms. Shefalee Vasudev- Editor of the Voice of Fashion- A digital magazine on fashion & design published by IMG Reliance.
In this face to face rendezvous, the textile minister shared her personal experience describing her journey from television to Parliament. This was followed by a discussion on the handloom industry and the potential it offers for women employment. Lastly, the gathering also saw a detailed deliberation on the Union Government policies for women and if women were actually benefitting from them.
On the occasion, the Chairperson of FICCI, Monica Chaturvedi, reiterated the prominence of accelerating women’s participation in the process of economic and social development in Mumbai and widen the scope for women empowerment
The session was very interesting as Mrs. Irani spoke straight from her heart & due to her excellent oratorial skills there were brilliant conversations.