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Ms. Reshma Shetty, American actress, Ms. Tania Kinsella, First Deputy Commis-
honored at the International Women’s sioner of the NYPD, honored during the
Day Honorees Ceremony organized by the 8th Edition of International Women’s Day
Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) at the celebrations hosted by FIA at the Consulate
Consulate General of India, New York. General of India, New York.

lighting India’s initiatives like “Beti shti Kaul Narula, General Secre-
Bachao Beti Padhao” for girl child tary of FIA, followed by a special
education; Ujjwala Yojana for clean dinner. The annual observance re-
cooking fuel; economic programs flects FIA’s continued commitment
connecting 100 million households to advancing gender equality and
to 9 million women-led self-help empowering women to drive mean-
groups, and building the world’s larg- ingful change in society. Since 1970,
est pipeline for women in public of- FIA has strengthened Indo-US ties Ms. Monalisa Shuvadarshini honored at the 8th Edition of
fice. He also expressed his gratitude through cultural events, advocacy, International Women’s Day – Honorees of 2026, organized by the Federation of Indian
towards his wife for her unwavering and service for the Northeastern In-
support. dian diaspora. Associations at the Consulate General of India, New York.
Further, the Honorees received
Certificates of Recognition from
Governor Kathy Hochul, along with
FIA sashes and trophies. Ms. Jody
Lynne Herkloz, COO of Northstar
strategies called on women to up-
lift each other. Dr. Balpreet Grew-
al-Virk, the Senior Vice President
of Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas
Health, credited FIA for its work in
building the community. She also
gave credit to her parents’ bravery,
the strength of immigrants, and her
husband’s support.
American Actress Ms. Reshma
Shetty also reflected on motherhood
and cultural legacy for her 10-year-
old. Ms. Tania Kinsella, First Deputy
Commissioner of NYPD, dedicated
the honor to her mother and grand-
mothers, symbolizing generational
triumphs over traditional barriers.
Additionally, the Wife of the CGI-
NY, Binaya S. Pradhan, Monalisa
Shuvadarshini, also expressed her
gratitude to everyone for the recog-
nition and appreciation. Trailblazing women leaders and honorees gather for a group photo at the 8th edition of International Women’s Day celebrations organized by
The evening concluded with the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
a vote of thanks delivered by Sri-

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