New Delhi, 10th February 2025 – The India Visionary Leaders Summit 2025 brought together 200 distinguished leaders from multiple countries at Maharashtra Sadan, creating a powerful platform to accelerate transformative progress in India.
Driving Change Through Collaborative Leadership
Under the theme “Shaping India’s Future: Uniting Visionary Leaders for Transformative Change,” the summit focused on critical areas including:
• Economic Development
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Education & Empowerment
The event aligned with key government priorities, fostering discussions that could shape India’s growth trajectory.
Insights from Visionary Leaders
Spearheaded by Mayurakshi Verma, Founder of M. Aashiyana Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Rajat Shrivastava, Founder of Delhi Today Group, the summit gathered policymakers, business leaders, and changemakers to tackle pressing global and national challenges.
Mayurakshi Verma emphasized the significance of women’s empowerment, stating:
“True empowerment is not just about opportunities but about transforming mindsets and ensuring equal participation. A nation flourishes when its women are strong, independent, and leading from the front.”
The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including:
• Arvind Sawant, MP (Mumbai South) & Former Union Minister
• MP Pappu Yadav
• MP Dharamvira Gandhi
• MP CM Ramesh
• MP Ravindra Waikar
• Sachindra Nath, Founder of UGRO Capital
Prof Younush Rana, Joseph K Thomas
• Dr. Rajendra Shah, Raatesh Vvaid, Krupa Shah, Ponni Concessao, Laxmi Narain Goyal, Dr Somali Panda and many others who shared valuable insights into India’s developmental roadmap.
Honoring Excellence: Recognizing Change-Makers
One of the key highlights was the recognition of extraordinary individuals contributing to various fields:
🏆 Excellence in Leadership
• Ponni M. Concessao – Sustainable infrastructure architect
• Prof. Younush Rana – Education reformist
• Dr. Surya Chundi – Holistic student development advocate
• Burzin Nanavatti – Australian entrepreneur revolutionizing business transformation
• OM Jignesh Vyas – 17-year-old art prodigy & Sanskrit scholar
• Pinki – Arjuna Award-winning Lawn Bowls athlete
🏆 Emerging Youth Leaders
• Anvi Vijay Zanzarukia – 13-year-old yoga champion & “Rubber Girl of Surat”
• Amit Katariya, Arush Nath, Palak Chauhan, Gaurav Jain, Abhishek Bhatt, Rajesh Ranjan, Anniiee Takkar, Deepika Ahuja
🏆 Education & Empowerment
• Taylor Elizabeth Bodrie Perramond – Emotional Intelligence & Etiquette expert
• Dr. Chandra Shekhar Vuday B, Dr. Shalini Poddar, Sana Mohsin Sayyad, Dr. K Leena Madan, Sreekala R, Priyank Dinesh Gada, Dr. Joseph K Thomas, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Hameed KK
🏆 Humanitarian Excellence
• Rakhee Shah – International artist & philanthropist
• Somali Panda – Neo-Classical musician researching Silk Route cultures
• Dr. Pankaj Kumar Soni, Kavita Sony, Arvind Sawant, Kunwarani Ritu Singh, Dr. Pradeep Champawat
🏆 Innovative Entrepreneurship
• Pavithra Saravanan, Masthan Vali Shaik, Vikas Sharma
🏆 Community Impact
• Dr. N Juniorsundresh, Rachna, Dinesh Gahlot
🏆 Philanthropy & Humanitarianism
• Krupa Shah, Manika Pal
🏆 Lifetime Legacy
• Bijal Chandaria, Ira Agarwal
🏆 Cultural Preservation
• Hariram Baburao Phad
Charting the Future: A Collective Commitment
The India Visionary Leaders Summit 2025 successfully convened changemakers from diverse sectors, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in shaping India’s future. As the summit concluded, the unified commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and inclusive leadership set the stage for impactful change in the years ahead.
This event marks a milestone in India’s visionary leadership journey, fostering an ecosystem where ideas translate into action, and progress is driven by collective ambition.
