Hyderabad, Mar 5: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) will host a special programme titled “SheRise – Give to Gain” to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Federation House, Hyderabad.
Organised by the FTCCI Ladies Wing Committee, the event aims to recognise the achievements of women leaders and foster meaningful conversations around leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and inclusive growth.
The programme will feature inspiring personal journeys of grit and determination
One of the speakers is Arpita Roy, a double amputee yoga instructor from West Bengal, whose story is one of extraordinary courage and indomitable willpower. Despite losing both legs, she performs advanced yoga asanas, including a perfect headstand, demonstrating that determination can overcome any physical limitation.
Another speaker is Keerthi Priya Odapalli, Founder & CEO of Koh! Foods, a Telangana-based brand offering healthy vegetable powders and mixes aimed at making urban diets more nutritious. Hailing from a small village in rural Telangana, Keerthi graduated with a B.Pharm from BITS Pilani and later earned her MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
Inspired by her mother, who would send her dehydrated vegetable powders while she was working, Keerthi identified a clear entrepreneurial vision. With financial support through the Stand Up India scheme and a ₹50 lakh debenture under Startup India, she established a 6,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
Koh! Foods procures fresh vegetables and converts them into powders using electrical dehydration technology. Its product range includes Spinach Powder, Beetroot Powder, Carrot Powder, and Dehydrated Tomatoes. Leaving behind a corporate career, this IIM graduate now works alongside her mother to build a brand focused on 100% residue-free products, targeting ₹1 crore in revenue and beyond.
There will be a special interaction with Keerthi Priya Odapalli and Rohini Deepthi Natti, Co-Founder of Koh! Foods, who will share deeper insights into their entrepreneurial journey.
Harika Varma, Global Technology Leader and Serial Entrepreneur, will share insights from her professional journey marked by innovation, leadership, and perseverance.
The event will be graced by Chief Guest Smt. Nerella Sharada, Former Chairperson of the Telangana State Women’s Commission. Smt. Uma Devi Chigurupati, Executive Director of Granules India Limited, will be a special guest.
Dr Tasneem Shariff, Chairperson of the FTCCI Ladies Wing Committee, stated that the initiative seeks to create a vibrant platform where women across sectors can exchange ideas, share experiences, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
The discussions will be moderated by Dr Tasneem Shariff, Co-Founder of The Diplomatic Club, and will feature prominent speakers, including Rashida Adenwala from TiE Hyderabad, Vinita Surana of Surana Group, Bobby Azmeera, Telangana’s first tribal woman pilot, Sheetal Mondkar, Founder of Asvira Consulting, and Radhika Yuvraj, Country Director at Women in Tech India.