Launch of 11th FLO Chapter at Indore

The 11th chapter of FLO was launched at Indore on December 10, 2014, marking the presence of FLO in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The esteemed guests at the Launch were – Sally Holkar, Co-founder of Rehwa Society & Women Weaves; Uma Shashi Shankar, Former Mayor of Indore and Dr. Divya Gupta, renowned physician from Indore.

The programme was very well attended, with several dynamic women entrepreneurs and professionals from Indore and neighbouring cities participating in it. Past Presidents of FLO, Abha Dalmia, Shubhra Gupta & Anuradha Goel, Vice President Vinita Bimbhet, Executive Director Dr. Manju Kalra Prakash and Governing Body member, Rekha Lahoti, Ujjwala Singhania, Meera Goyal, Seema Kothari, Tanya Chabria also attended the same, besides FLO memebrs from Indore & other Chapters.

Ms Neeta Boochra, President- FLO, while welcoming the distinguished guests and the members of the new chapter, said , “Indore exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment and has been described as the commercial capital of the state. I look forward to work collectively towards nurturing the new chapter and work towards the objective of FLO to empower women from all spheres”.

She also added, “When it comes to competitive entrepreneurship, women in Indore have grabbed a significant foothold in various industries. FLO endeavours to promote women entrepreneurs and professionals and assist women entrepreneurs to grow them professionally in Indore and the launch of a FLO this Chapter will help bring existing entrepreneurs, potentials entrepreneurs and other professionals under the FLO umbrella”.

Ms. Boochra also said that FLO is thankful for the support received from the Government of Madhya Pradesh and looks forward to various collaborative endeavours towards skill development and other activities for women empowerment not only in Indore but also the neighboring cities.

Indore Chapter will work towards promoting entrepreneurship and professional excellence in women, as also undertake various activities pertaining to women empowerment at three levels- grassroots, middle & senior, through various capacity building, skill upgradation, policy advocacy , industry round tables and thought leadership amongst other activities.

The Chapter will also aim at enhancing the capabilities of women through appropriate awareness, training and development programmes that enables women to contribute towards India’s socio economic growth by fulfilling their individual potential.

Ms Aarti Sanghi was announced as the first Chairperson of Indore Chapter. In her acceptance speech, Ms Sanghi said “I am thankful to FLO for giving me this opportunity. I hope I am able to meet all the demands this position calls. I am looking forward to working with all of you and contribute my best. With all your support, it won’t be impossible”.