JAMMU: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), J&K Council, organised the 6th Edition of the ASSOCHAM J&K Women Achievers Awards 2026 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu, to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women from across the Union Territory in diverse sectors.
Avny Lavasa, Secretary, Transport Department, Jammu and Kashmir, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Subah Mehta, Joint Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, attended as the Guest of Honour. Aijaz Qaiser, Joint Director, Tourism, Jammu, was present as the Special Guest and also served as a jury member for the awards.
In his welcome address, Manik Batra, Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, highlighted the importance of recognising women leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact in their respective fields. He said initiatives like the ASSOCHAM Women Achievers Awards aim to create role models who inspire the next generation of women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership.
The jury for the awards, comprising Aijaz Qaiser, Manik Batra and Bhupesh Gupta, evaluated nominations received from across the Union Territory and selected winners in various categories.
The ASSOCHAM J&K Women Achievers Awards 2026 were presented to Renuka Sharma, CEO of QE Electricals, in the Manufacturing category; Vandana Gupta of Euro Toddlers in Education; Ambika Salathia, Director of Rapture Biotech, in Startup and Innovation; Shubra Jamwal of Eventful by Shubra – RBC Group in Startup and Innovation; Pooja Vaid of Shine N Glow in Beauty and Wellness; Rekha Khajuria, CEO of Star Housing and Certified Properties, in Retail; and Rashmi Sharma of Dainik Shiv Times in Media.
In addition to the awardees, several other women entrepreneurs and professionals who had submitted nominations were also felicitated with participation certificates in recognition of their efforts and contributions.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Avny Lavasa appreciated ASSOCHAM for providing a platform that celebrates women achievers and encourages entrepreneurship and leadership among women in the region.
Guest of Honour Subah Mehta emphasised the importance of empowering women through opportunities, recognition and institutional support.
In his concluding remarks, Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, congratulated all the awardees and participants and reiterated ASSOCHAM’s commitment to promoting women-led enterprises and encouraging entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir.
The event witnessed participation from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, representatives of financial institutions and members of civil society.
ASSOCHAM also expressed gratitude to the partners supporting the initiative, including Batra Group, J&K Bank, QE Electricals, media partner JK News Today and logo partner KC Wheat Products.
