Beti ki Udaan, Desh Ka Swabhimaan In its pursuit of giving wings to dreams, the iconic event Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) was organised at the Vidya School, Gurugram, by a team of members of Women in Aviation India. Girl students from the school participated in the activities as part of the event. The main aim of this program was to introduce young girls to the plethora of career opportunities that are open to them in the field of aviation. A team of members of Women in Aviation India conducted the program and gave them a sneak peek into the world of aviation and hospitality. Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Union Minister of External Affairs & Culture, Government of India motivated the girls with her inspiring address through a video message. She commended the initiative and said “It’s truly inspiring to see how governments, businesses, and NGOs are working together to empower women and help turn their dreams into reality. This collaborative effort has opened doors for women to break barriers, even in traditionally male-dominated industries like aviation. In fact, women now make up 15% of India’s aviation workforce – three times the global average, showcasing the tremendous progress being made. Women in Aviation India is playing a pivotal part by opening doors for women to make a career in this dynamic sector.” The event had an interesting line up of speakers from the aviation industry which included Capt. Archana Kapoor, Member – Women in Aviation India & Line Captain B-787, Vistara Airlines, Capt. Poonam Gaur, Member – Women in Aviation India and Co-founder, Air Taxi and Ms. Kashish, Member – Women in Aviation India and Flight Operations Quality Executive, TATA …
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