Members of FICCI FLO Uttarakhand attended an inspiring and thoughtfully curated session titled ‘Trailblazer Talks: Stories of Strength & Success’, hosted by Rashmi Bardhan, Proprietor of Ariyana Creations, at the Chief Secretary’s Residence, Jakhan, Rajpur Road, on April 20, 2026. Organised as an intimate and exclusive gathering for FLO Uttarakhand members, the evening offered a unique platform for meaningful conversations, insightful exchange, and deeper engagement among women from diverse professional backgrounds.
During the session, Rashmi Bardhan shared her entrepreneurial journey in the field of textiles and handlooms, offering valuable insights into brand-building, creativity, and navigating challenges in the industry. She also spoke about key aspects such as GST compliance, MSME registration, and the significance of GI tagging, providing practical knowledge and guidance to fellow entrepreneurs. Her candid narrative resonated strongly with the audience and served as a source of inspiration for both aspiring and established businesswomen.
The session was moderated by Dr. Prachi Chandra, who guided the conversation with depth and perspective, while Treasurer, FLO Uttarakhand, Maneet Suri served as the Day Chair. FLO Uttarakhand members expressed their appreciation for the enriching experience and the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful dialogue.
The session was attended by Chairperson Tripti Behl, Past Chairperson Komal Batra, Vice Chairperson Smriti Batta, Treasurer Maneet Suri, Joint Secretary Mamta Rawat, Jyoti Singh Rathore, Lubna Khanam, Rama Goyal, Dr. Giggle Rastogi, Dr. Prachi Chandra, Jagriti Tandon, Anjali, Sonal, Saarvi, Maj. Anuradha, and Geetanjali.
Key Takeaways
- Meaningful conversations, insightful exchanges, and deeper engagement among women from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Rashmi Bardhan’s entrepreneurial journey in the field of textiles and handlooms offered valuable insights into brand-building, creativity, and navigating challenges in the industry.
- Key aspects such as GST compliance, MSME registration, and the significance of GI tagging, providing practical knowledge and guidance.
Impact & Outcome
Around 15 members participated in the meaningful conversation led by Rashmi Bardhan. It was an honour and a privilege for FLO Uttarakhand to represent itself as a business chamber at the Chief Secretary’s Residence in Uttarakhand. The objective of the event was to provide members with an inspirational journey of a woman as an entrepreneur in the field of textile & handloom, building her brand, compliance, GST, and MSME registration. The evening fostered a spirit of connection, collaboration, and empowerment, reinforcing the forum’s commitment to supporting women through shared learning and leadership.