This International Women’s Day, we celebrated by sparking conversations that matter — stories of resilience, inclusion, and empowerment. At the heart of these discussions was the power of perseverance and breaking barriers. Our keynote speaker, Wing Commander Navdeep Parmar (Retd. Indian Air Force), took us on a journey of breaking barriers and redefining possibilities. Reflecting on her early training days, she shared: "Resilience is not about never falling, it is about knowing someone will be there to lift you up when you do." Her powerful message urged women to challenge outdated norms, embrace courage, and lead by uplifting those around them. In an insightful fireside chat, Dr. Rahul Kalia, CHMO, Bosch India, highlighted the importance of deep, meaningful connections: "Relationships can build you or break you. Taking care of yourself is the first step to nurturing strong connections." Vidya Chandran, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Tata 1MG spoke about the strength in seeking support: "Resilience is knowing when to ask for help." Adding to the discussion, Pratiksha Shukla, Counselling Psychologist, RBIN, reinforced the power of empathy: "Sometimes, simply saying 'I hear you' can make all the difference." Our leadership panel comprising Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited, Karin Gilges, Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bosch Limited and Dr.-Ing. Hüseyin Özmeral, Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Quality, Bosch India, took to the stage to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Strengthening our promise to inclusivity, we introduced three progressive policies — supporting associates with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those impacted by HIV, and two initiatives that would assist female associates at Bosch to advance in their respective careers — Intentional Career Pathing (tailormade for mid-career women) and AccelerateHER (workshop for managers to break their internal biases and foster enhanced inclusivity and support at the workplace). As we celebrate these inspiring stories and milestones, our commitment remains steadfast to build a workplace where everyone belongs, thrives, and leads with confidence and passion. Swipe through the pictures for glimpses of #IWD2025 celebrations at Bosch India. Karthik Chandrashekar #InternationalWomensDay2025 #DEI #EmpowermentInAction #AccelerateAction #WomenEmpowerment #WomneinSTEM
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