Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Kalpana Soren, a Member of Legislative Assembly from Jharkhand, received the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women Empowerment Annual Summit and Felicitation 2026 held in New Delhi. The award recognised her impactful work in promoting women-led development and grassroots empowerment initiatives in Jharkhand. She dedicated the honour to the women of her state, emphasising their courage and role in shaping society. She also highlighted the importance of uplifting marginalized women and encouraging entrepreneurship among women as key drivers of social and economic change.