Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation & Mann Deshi Mahila Bank | Co-Chair, World Economic Forum 2018 | Yale World Fellow 2002 | TED Speaker | Nari Shakti Puraskar
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Sometimes, saying no and choosing joy are acts of rebellion. In this article in The Indian Express, Anagha writes about the quiet courage of Maya and Mina, and of the many women who insist on living life on their own terms.
Do give it a read.@IndianExpress
Sometimes, saying no and choosing joy are acts of rebellion. In this article in The Indian Express, Anagha writes about the quiet courage of Maya and Mina, and of the many women who insist on living life on their own terms.
Do give it a read.
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Chetna Sinha retweeted
In 1978, @chetnavsinha was arrested for protesting violence against #Dalits and demanding that Marathwada University be named after Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
Watching students prepare to protest today, she salutes the parents who show up despite their fears—and argues that young people must be free to find their own voice
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Seems it was just yesterday that we launched the @AlgoBharat initiative in India to train a new generation of developers and help startups and enterprises realize the power of blockchain. Several weeks ago I decided to step down from my role as India Country Head at Algorand, and I'm excited to take a moment to celebrate what our team built and the role our developer community has played in catapulting India as a hub of web3 innovation and impact.
India stands out for the challenge that hundreds of millions of its residents face in accessing capital and services due to a lack of formal credit history, reputation, identity, trust. That, combined with a large developer base, made India a focus market at Algorand during my tenure. In the four years since we started our work, India's developers started building decentralized solutions to serve those citizens that traditional models have failed. The solutions built by @MannDeshiOrg, @SEWAFed, @sow_and_reap, @NaandiWater are just a few examples from India that highlight what blockchain can deliver. As our ecosystem and the acceptance of blockchain grows, these solutions stand to have transformational impact.
By most accounts, we delivered strong results in a challenging market. Over 10k developers joined the Algorand community, students launched Algorand Blockchain Clubs on 110+ university campuses across the country, and thousands opened wallets to experience for the first time how technology mediated trust can remove barriers. It was spectacular to see this all come together at our Algorand India Summits in Delhi (2023), Hyderabad (2024) and Bengaluru (2025), and most recently at our Developer Retreat in Goa (2026).
My deepest gratitude to @niikkhhiil, @mohitaa_gupta, @mdmudassir0143, @maroti_ps, @thosar_meet, @AkashMallareddy and our crew of amazing regional ambassadors who put in endless hours toward this mission. You are as good as they come, anywhere in the world. Thank you to our India Advisory Board — my Chairman, @rssharma3, Dr. KP Krishnan, @miraichatterjee, MS Rao, @Raghavph — for supporting us with your decades of experience. Thank you to @StaciW_DC and @AlgoFoundation for giving me this opportunity. And most importantly, hats off to all the developers who discovered the magic of building in India for India on Algorand.
As always, there's much more to do. I'm excited to use the knowledge and experience we've gained in India to help build commercial blockchain applications that deliver more value for the last mile across the globe.
Here we go! 🚀
Chetna Sinha retweeted
How can stronger partnerships between corporates, civil society and policymakers accelerate social and gender inclusion?
Join the conversation at The Times of India Social Impact Summit 2026, featuring voices from across business, civil society and CSR working to build more inclusive communities.
📍 Taj Lands End, Mumbai | 📷 Sept 3rd & 4th | 10:30 AM onwards Entry by Invitation Only Presented by Malabar Gold & Diamonds, The Responsible Jeweller Powered by Reliance Foundation
@shukla_akshata
@chetnavsinha
@RekhaPillai8
Register: toisocialimpactsummit.com
#TOISocialImpactSummit #TOISocialImpactSummit2026 #SocialInclusion #GenderInclusion #CSR #ESG #InclusiveGrowth #Partnerships #TheTimesOfIndia
Chetna Sinha retweeted
And that’s a wrap on SEOY Award India 2026.
An evening of purpose & possibility that celebrated five remarkable journeys tackling some of India’s toughest challenges.
Thank you to our partners, jury members, and changemakers who made this event special.
#SEOYIndia2026
Chetna Sinha retweeted
The most iconic Freedom Run ad on Doordarshan, one that brought a nation together in a spirit of glorious patriotism. This was 1987 when Rajiv Gandhi was PM (it’s his birth anniversary today) and DD was creating some brilliant trend setting shows.
Sadly, today in an age of performative nationalism, we make Insta reels that often lack genuine emotion. And the same public service broadcaster who once united a nation now divides us with toxic religious propaganda. Tragic. 🙏
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From applications to evaluation, the IMFA Sakhi Seed journey is steadily moving forward.
534 applications from 20 states have brought us to the first jury stage, taking the selection process a step further.
Now, the focus shifts beyond the jury room. Next, we head to the field.
Follow IMFA Sakhi Seed for more updates.
@ShereenBhan @Ajaita_Shah @chetnavsinha @thinkcarbon #Shaifalikapanda #CNBCTV18FFF #CNBCTV18 #Dharmeshgohel #NilenduChatterjee @_sattva
{women entrepreneurship, nano-entrepreneurs, rural enterprises, enterprise development, Sakhi Seed}
#SakhiSeed #IMFA #WomenEntrepreneurs #NanoEntrepreneurs #RuralEntrepreneurship
Chetna Sinha retweeted
Many women entrepreneurs build successful businesses without access to formal business networks and growth opportunities.
#SakhiSeed supports women entrepreneurs through catalytic capital, mentorship and enterprise development support.
Applications are now open.
Apply here:
imfasakhiseed.accubate.app/e…
@ShereenBhan @Ajaita_Shah @chetnavsinha @thinkcarbon #shaifalikapanda
#WomenEntrepreneurs #EnterpriseDevelopment #SakhiSeed #BIPF
Chetna Sinha retweeted
Sustainable businesses need more than funding.
Knowledge, mentorship, trusted networks and growth opportunities are equally important to building resilient enterprises.
That’s the vision behind #SakhiSeed—supporting women entrepreneurs on their growth journey.
Applications are now open.
Apply here: imfasakhiseed.accubate.app/e…
@ShereenBhan @Ajaita_Shah @chetnavsinha @thinkcarbon #ShaifalikaPanda
#WomenEntrepreneurs #EnterpriseDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #RuralEntrepreneurship #IMFA #BIPF
Chetna Sinha retweeted
A pitch is only powerful if someone's actually listening. The pitch day ensured that sure at least 15 people were.
Which means 14 founders got to experience something most never will, the undivided attention of 15 investors with the power and willingness to back them.
#WEP
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Behind every successful enterprise is a moment when someone chose to believe in an idea that others may have overlooked.
Chetna Gala Sinha (@chetnavsinha ), Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation & Mann Deshi Mahila Bank, and a member of the Advisory Committee of IMFA Sakhi Seed, reflects on a reality familiar to many women entrepreneurs. The journey often begins with hesitation and doubt.
She shares how initiatives like IMFA Sakhi Seed can help change that narrative by enabling women to build enterprises of their own and, in doing so, become role models for others in their communities. Because when one woman succeeds, she often expands the horizon of possibility for many more.
@IMFALtd | @CNBCTV18News
#IMFASakhiSeed #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenLedDevelopment #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #EconomicEmpowerment #BIPF #IMFA
Chetna Sinha retweeted
BIPF, the CSR arm of IMFA, is proud to announce IMFA Sakhi Seed, an initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs at the earliest stage of their journey.
Rooted in the belief that entrepreneurship can be a powerful pathway to inclusion, Sakhi Seed combines catalytic, non-collateral capital with structured business mentorship.
The programme is designed for women with ideas and determination, but limited access to resources, particularly first-generation entrepreneurs from underserved geographies.
We thank our partners @CNBCTV18News and advisory committee guiding this initiative:
Shereen Bhan (@ShereenBhan) | Ajaita Shah (@Ajaita_Shah) | Chetna Gala Sinha (@chetnavsinha) | #ShaifalikaPanda | Neha Juneja (@thinkcarbon) | l Aloka Majumdar (@AlokaMajumdar)
@subhrakantpanda | @IMFALtd
#IMFA #CNBC #BIPF #SakhiSeed #CSR #WomenLedGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #MicroEntrepreneurs
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We are delighted to launch the IMFA SakhiSeed initiative in partnership with CNBC-TV18 Future, Female, Forward Season 4. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs at the grassroots through a financial grant and structured mentorship; and will be guided by an Advisory Board comprising Shaifalika Panda, Chetna Gala Sinha, Ajaita Shah, and Neha Juneja.
Women are under-represented in India’s entrepreneurial journey. This initiative aims to address the structural imbalance through financial support and capacity building which will help women-led nano ventures to scale up.
@ShereenBhan | @chetnavsinha | @Ajaita_Shah | @thinkcarbon | @IMFALtd | @BIPF_Odisha | @CNBCTV18News
#IMFASakhiSeed #FutureFemaleForward #FFFSeason4 #FFF4
Shaifalika Panda, Founder & CEO of Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation, says India must move beyond recognising women leaders to actively building them by giving grassroots entrepreneurs access to capital, capability and the right ecosystem.
She adds that women in smaller towns, who quietly sustain households and local economies, must be brought to the centre of India’s growth story.
#FutureFemaleForward #FFFSeason4 #FFF #FFF4 #FFFIcons @HSBC_IN @Cognizant @ficci_india @IMFALtd
Chetna Sinha retweeted
Please read the entire thread on how these women from rural communities are bringing about a quiet revolution in one of Maharashtra's worst drought regions. @the_hindu
These ‘Soil Sakhis’ in Maharashtra’s drought prone region are bringing about a quiet revolution
✍️@vinivdvc
thehindu.com/news/national/m…
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Congratulations to @debjani_ghosh_ on receiving the BRICS CCI WE Trailblazer - Global Woman Icon Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
As Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog and a member of the #WEP Steering Committee, she continues to strengthen pathways for women entrepreneurs.
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On March 24, 2026, WEP’s 5th Steering Committee met at @NITIAayog to review progress & identify next steps. It stressed stronger State & grassroots engagement to support women entrepreneurs, scaling beyond pilots, defining impact metrics & expanding across Tier 2-3 regions.
Chetna Sinha retweeted
TEDx speaker, Chetna Sinha, Founder & Chairperson of Mann Deshi Mahila Bank and Mann Deshi Foundation, speaks on “Capital of Courage,”where she shares her journey of building financial institutions for rural women and highlights how courage, access to finance, and entrepreneurship can transform communities.
@chetnavsinha
#ARIA #ASPIRE2026 #ASPIRE2026 #InvestmentAdvisers
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#AngelsOfMumbai2025 | Glimpses From Jury Meet To Shortlist This Season's Winners
✨This year's jury was chaired by Justice SJ Kathawalla, retired judge of the Bombay High Court.
✨The other jury members were:
- Archana Chandra (CEO, Jai Vakeel Foundation);
- Chetna Gala Sinha (Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation);
- Amita Chauhan (Board member, Social Venture Partners India);
- Ziaa Lallaka (CEO, H T Parekh Foundation); and
- Vinti Lodha (Trustee, Lodha Foundation).
Stay tuned for more updates!
Link: freepressjournal.in/angels-o…
@iyerkavi @7_Poojapatel @ak_karnani @JaiVakeel
@chetnavsinha @AmitaChauhan #Mumbai #changemakers
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Teachers Leading the Way
It is truly uplifting to witness what happens when a group of dedicated teachers come together with a shared purpose ...change begins to take shape.
For the very first time, PCMC high school teachers organised a cluster meet focused on effective learning practices and socio-emotional learning. What unfolded was more than a workshop .. it was a day of reflection, mindful listening, connection, and amplifying student voices.
I want to sincerely appreciate our teachers for this initiative. Their willingness to go beyond the classroom, to share experiences, learn from each other, and focus on the emotional and social growth of children is inspiring. It reflects not just professional commitment, but a deeper sense of responsibility towards building the next generation.
At PCMC, our ethos has always been clear: education is not just about academics, but about shaping confident, compassionate, and capable citizens. With educators like these leading the way, I feel confident that holistic learning and wellbeing for every child is not just an aspiration, but an achievable reality.
Here are small videos made my the teachers themselves, and insight into the workshop but also the passion abd commitment the teachers have for our children and thier education.
@PCMCSarathi
@pcmcindiagovin @MAHA_UDD