Sapta Sindhu Forum Hosts National Dialogue on Women’s Participation in Nation Building; Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and RSS Leader Pradeep Joshi Attend as Chief Guests

July 22, 2026

Chandigarh: The Sapta Sindhu Cultural Heritage Forum, under the leadership of Dr. Varinder Garg and his team, organised a national dialogue on “Shatayu Sangh aur Mahila Sehbhagita” at NITTTR, Chandigarh, in association with Dr. Shobha Vijender and her NGO Sampurna. The event focused on women’s empowerment and the ideas presented in Dr. Vijender’s book on women’s participation in the Sangh’s 100-year journey.

The programme was attended by more than 350 participants, with significant participation from women. Addressing the gathering, author Dr. Shobha Vijender said that nation-building remains incomplete without the active leadership of women. She noted that her book highlights historical evidence of women’s contributions to the Sangh and reflects the ethos of “Main Nahin, Tu.”

Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, who attended as the chief guest, described the book as a landmark document and said that the vision of Viksit Bharat cannot be achieved without women-led development.

RSS Sah Prachar Pramukh Shri Pradeep Joshi said that women, from Gargi to Mai Bhago, have played a vital role in shaping India’s civilisational journey.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Shri Vijender Gupta praised the Sapta Sindhu Cultural Heritage Forum for organising a meaningful dialogue on women’s empowerment and encouraging constructive discussions on the subject.

Among the special guests, Dr. Jyoti Chauthaiwale, Dr. Mukta Sharma and actress Satinder Kaur Satti also addressed the gathering, highlighting the role of women in India’s cultural heritage as well as in contemporary society.

The event, organised by the Sapta Sindhu Cultural Heritage Forum under the leadership of Dr. Varinder Garg and his team, concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.