Pune Hosts Saksham Bharat 2025 Summit, Driving Leadership and Innovation
Pune, 24th February 2025: The recent Saksham Bharat 2025 Summit, held at TipTop International Hotel, Pune, brought together renowned industry leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers to discuss strategies for India’s industrial and economic growth. The event, conceptualized and led by Amol Kagwade and Baliram Mutgekar, focused on leadership, innovation, and sustainable development, setting a new standard for industry collaboration.
The summit featured insightful deliberations from distinguished dignitaries, including:
• Dr. Arjun Devre, Regional Passport Officer, Pune (IFS) (Chief Guest)
• Abhay Gite, Additional Labour Commissioner, Pune Division
• Rujuta Jagtap, Executive Director, SAJ Test Plant
• Shailendra Abhyankar, Founder, Finsoft AI
In his keynote address, Dr. Arjun Devre emphasized the importance of trust and leadership in governance, urging organizations to adopt corporate-style management in public offices. He highlighted that leaders must be role models and focus on building team trust and credibility.
Abhay Gite stressed India’s economic resilience and its potential to become the world’s third-largest economy. He highlighted government reforms that support industrial growth and urged HR professionals to prepare for emerging challenges in the evolving business landscape.
Other thought leaders, including Sarfaraj Maner, Shrikrishna Gandhe, and Kalyan Pawar, discussed collaborative efforts, industry partnerships, and future workforce development as key drivers for nation-building and economic progress.
Summit Success & Industry Participation
The event was supported by prestigious organizations such as NHRD, NIPM, MCCIA, FTPO, CII, HRII, and MAS, which played a crucial role in shaping discussions around policy, industry trends, and leadership strategies.
Key contributors to the summit’s success included Ajit Deswandikar, Navnath Suryawanshi, Rahul Nimbalkar, Ramesh Bagal, Madhukar Suryawanshi, Pradeep Manekar, Kishor Shinde, and Tikamsingh Shekhawat.
The event was graced by prominent personalities, including:
Nikhil Walke (Assistant Commissioner & Chairman, Mathadi Board), Kalyan Pawar (VP, Endurance Group), Dr. Zope, Adv. Prashant Kshirsagar, Aman Rajabali, Dhairyasheel Bhosale, Amogh Soman, Udaysingh Kharat, Abhijit Pawar, Shreyas Acharya, Vinayak Patil, Mahendra Phanse, and Mahesh Karandikar.
A Benchmark for Future Leadership Summits
With its thought-provoking discussions and industry-wide engagement, Saksham Bharat 2025 has set a new benchmark for leadership forums in India. The summit reinforced India’s path toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, promoting inclusive leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Wahida Pathan did the anchoring of the event, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Navnath Suryawanshi. The success of Saksham Bharat 2025 has paved the way for stronger industry-government collaborations, ensuring that India remains at the forefront of global economic and industrial transformation.
