Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Lonavla Women’s Foundation Hosts ‘Udyami Lonavla Workshop’

Lonavla, 26th July 2025: The Lonavla Women’s Foundation successfully hosted the “Udyami Lonavla Workshop” a dedicated initiative for aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from the hill station at Hotel Chandralok, Lonavla. The workshop, aimed at enhancing business strategy and financial literacy among women, was spearheaded by the Foundation’s Founder Director, Mrs. Brinda Ganatra, and conducted by Financial Expert and Company Secretary, Chhaya Kolekar, Founder of Chhaya K & Associates.

Focused on key aspects of legal compliance, business registration, GST registration and filing, financial planning, Sales & marketing strategies, business development.

Speaking on the occasion, Brinda Ganatra, Founder Chairperson of Lonavla Women’s Foundation, said: “Our mission is aligning to Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi ji’ s vision of empowering women. Through this workshop, we are equipping women with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive as successful entrepreneurs. We firmly believe that the local women have immense potential, and it is therefore our responsibility to support and guide them on their journey toward financial independence.”

Chhaya Kolekar, Company Secretary and Founder of Chhaya K & Associates, who conducted the workshop, added: “I am honoured to be a part of this meaningful initiative. Financial awareness is key to building strong and sustainable businesses. By understanding the basics of compliance, taxation and financial planning; women entrepreneurs can make more informed decisions and scale their ventures confidently. I sincerely thank Mrs. Brinda Ganatra and the Lonavla Women’s Foundation for inviting me to contribute to such a socially impactful cause.”

The Udyami Lonavla Workshop marks another milestone in the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support women in the region through knowledge-sharing, mentorship and community-building initiatives.