FLO Indore was invited by Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav, the Mayor of Indore, to participate in a special luncheon organized to honor Mr. Aravind Pangadhiya and distinguished members of the 16th Finance Commission of India on March 7, 2025, at the Brilliant Convention Center, Indore.
The event provided a platform for meaningful discussions on advancing the development of Indore and identifying key areas for improvement. The event was joined by dignitaries, including Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Cabinet Minister, Shri Tulsi Ram Silavat, Cabinet Minister, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Member of Lok Sabha, Indore, and Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor of Indore.
The event also spotlighted members of the 16th Finance Commission, such as Ms. Annie George Mathew, Member and former Special Secretary. Their discussion focused on enhancing womenÍs leadership, exploring ways to increase opportunities for women, and maximizing their contributions to society. Ms. Mathew shared her thoughts on the growing potential of womenÍs leadership in shaping IndiaÍs future.
Members representing a group of women entrepreneurs and professionals discussed strategies to amplify womenÍs contributions across sectors. Other notable attendees included Dr. Manoj Panda, Member and former Director of the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, and Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Advisor, State Bank of India. The luncheon served as an opportunity to explore more on IndoreÍs growth trajectory, with insights from the Finance Commission members.
