The Two-day National Meet of the Forum of Women in Public Sector (WIPS), under the aegis of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), on the theme ‘HER ERA-NOW & BEYOND’ was inaugurated in Mumbai by Chief Guest Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE & Member, Governing Body, ILO, and Guest of Honour, Smt. Shirin Lokhande, Jt, Labour Commissioner, Govt of Maharashtra in the presence of Smt. Asha Ramamurthy, President, WIPS and other office bearers of WIPS. Bringing together over 600 participants, the meet honored exemplary women performers from various PSEs with Excellence Awards.

The recognition highlights GRSE’s sustained commitment towards promoting and strengthening WIPS initiatives within the organisation. The Company’s management has consistently extended strong support towards programmes that encourage inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment of women employees, exemplifying its continued efforts towards fostering gender equality and an inclusive workplace environment.

Instituted in 1992 by the Central APEX Forum of WIPS, the WIPS Award is presented annually to select Public Sector Undertakings in recognition of their exemplary efforts in advancing the professional growth, development, and empowerment of women in the PSU sector.

Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of acknowledging women’s potential and strengthening their leadership in both present and future growth trajectories. WIPS has grown into the largest network of women in the organized sector in India, with over 16,000 members. SCOPE continues to advance women empowerment initiatives within PSEs, focusing on leadership development, health and well-being, capacity building and overall professional growth, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and equitable workplace practices.