“In my Babasaheb’s footsteps, with every step forward.”
Seen. Heard. Remembered.
Every journey leaves footprints.
Some are written in newspapers.
Some captured in photographs.
Some whispered in small villages where hope was born again.
This is not just my story. It’s the story of everyone who ever dared to rise when the world told them not to.
Award ceremonies
Moments of recognition. Proof that purpose matters.
Padma Shri Award for Trade & Industry (2013)
Awarded by the President of India📍 Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
“I never imagined my journey would lead me to this stage.
I stood there not for myself, but for every girl who never thought she could.”
— Dr. Kalpana Saroj
In 2013, Kalpana Saroj was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, for her extraordinary contribution to entrepreneurship, industry, and grassroots social transformation.
The award marked a historic moment — recognizing a woman who broke barriers of caste, gender, and class to become a pioneer of inclusive growth and dignity-led development.
👉 This remains the most defining milestone in her journey from child bride to industrialist to global voice for empowerment.
(Image placeholder: Kalpana Saroj receiving Padma Shri from Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee)
Media That Shared Our Journey
Nari Shakti Puraskar (2019)
Awarded by the President of India
📍 Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
The Nari Shakti Puraskar is India’s highest civilian honor for women, presented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
In 2019, Kalpana Saroj stood at Rashtrapati Bhavan once again — this time recognized not just as an industrialist, but as a relentless advocate for women’s economic empowerment, social equality, and dignity.
From rescuing women from exploitative moneylenders to mentoring women entrepreneurs across rural India, Kalpana Saroj has always believed that when a woman finds her voice, she lifts others along with her.
(Image placeholder: Kalpana Saroj receiving Nari Shakti Award from Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind)
Videos That Speak
When her voice speaks, the silence breaks for thousands.
Every ‘No’ Was a Step Toward My ‘Yes’
A deeply personal talk where Kalpana Saroj shares her story — from child bride to Padma Shri.
Short Film – Rise of a Trailblazer
A short documentary capturing the milestones and moments of Kalpana Saroj’s extraordinary journey.
In the News
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BBC News
From child bride to multi-millionaire in India
A powerful profile of Kalpana Saroj’s rise from oppression to global impact.
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YourStory
Why Kalpana Saroj is an icon of grit and resilience
A detailed interview capturing her views on business, women empowerment, and social change.
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