The Women's Forum of Bharuch District Management Association organized it's 3rd Annual Conclave on 26th November 2021, in the form of a Panel Discussion. The Theme of this Annual Conclave was " LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS ". Its touched upon all aspects of Wellness : Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Social as well as Environmental. After the Inaugural address, we had in series, three sets of Panel discussions on all aspects of wellness namely i) Physical Wellness, ii) Spiritual, social and emotional wellness as well as iii) Psychological wellness.
The welcome address was done by Mr. Harish Joshi, President, BDMA, the Vice President of BDMA Mr. Pravindan Gadhvi introduced the activities conducted by Women’s Forum. This was followed by Ms Punam Sheth, Chair, Women’s Forum, talking about the relevance of organizing a conclave on the given theme.
The Women Forum presented an exciting Conclave on a very relevant theme: "Nation Building : In A New Avataar" . Our country is undergoing all round transformation at an unprecedented rate and women have been and are great contributors in the process. Men in general have recognised this contribution. As a result, men and women , walk shoulder to shoulder, in 'Making a Difference' - be it in any field - Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology, community extension, politics, business governance, entrepreneurship, etc. The deliberations of today's conclave has been designed to acknowledge the leap made by women in the present day world.
The Key note address was given by the Guest of Honour, Sh R Shiva Prasad, Director - Corporate Programs, The Art of Living Foundation. The Inaugural address was made by renowned playback singer, Padma Shri awardee Dr Anuradha Paudwal.
In the first panel, Dr Annie Kuruvilla, Professor , Foods and Nutrition, M S University, guided on the nutritional value of the variety of foods that we consume and how they contribute to wellness. Dr Vinay Vora, a world renowned ayurvedic doctor, shared how important it is to co-relate what we consume and how much we consume with what time of the day we consume food. Ms Priyanka Amar Shah, founder of ikheti, emphasized that co-existing with nature/ environment is the key to a sustainable lifestyle/living. Ms Manisha Dialani , Founder, Manisha’s Food Products, emphasizing on an optimal input of nutritious diet clubbed with proper exercises to be made as a way of life.
The second panel discussion had speakers like Dr Subhash Yadav, Associate Professor, Narmada College of Management, discussed about the 9 Rasas describing 9 emotions we experience in our state of living and how the 9th Rasa – Shanta Rasa- is our core self which stays untouched by the surroundings.This was followed by an address by Ms Rashi Anand, Founder of Lakshyam, who emphasized on the need to co-exist with the people and environment around us.Then the address was followed by Mr Nisheeth Mehta, CEO, Microsign Products. He emphasized on the need for a learning attitude, a need for appreciating what others can do.
The last panel discussion focused more on psychological wellness which comes from following one’s passion and enabling others to discover their strengths and passion as well. The discussion started with Ms Arti Patel, Actress, Producer and Writer. She very lucidly put forth the importance of prioritizing, having honest and open communication as well as disciplining oneself. This was followed by a very sensitive touch by Mr Gaurang Raval, founder - Sauhard, to what can lead the youth to essentially discover their true passion and live it through to get a feeling of wellness.The last session on this panel was by Ms Vispy Kharadi, an expert in Marshal Arts and a 7 times Guinness World record holder. He emphasized that there can be no short cut to knowing one’s strengths and passion. It has to be learnt through self exploration and expert guidance.
These Panel discussions were very effectively moderated by Ms Chaitali Thakore, Co-Chair, Women’s Forum and Mr Manthan – Head HR, Perstorp. The MOC of the event was Ms Yesha Sheth. The event concluded with a Valedictory Address by Dr Trupti Samir, Chair, 3rd Women’s Conclave organized by the Women’s Forum of Bharuch District Management Association.
Around 213 participants graced the event.