Guwahati witnessed a significant convergence of entrepreneurship, creativity and community leadership as Femina hosted the Femina GameChangers Northeast 2026 at Vivanta on March 2, recognising women leaders who are shaping industries and driving meaningful impact across Northeast India. The initiative reflected the growing influence of women-led enterprises and social initiatives in the region’s evolving economic and cultural landscape. The evening began with the traditional lighting of the lamp and was attended by prominent guests including eminent singer Manisha Hazarika, social activist Shri Nabam Vivek, Assam Gaurav awardee Meenakshi Das, Drugs India founder Shri Dzen Phukan, educationist P.S. Reddy, social activist Amaresh Roy, Dr Saumen Bharatiya, Patron-in-Chief of Byatikram Group, and Pradeep Nath, GM–PP, SIDBI.
More than 30 awards were presented across sectors such as entrepreneurship, healthcare, infrastructure, legal services, fashion, tourism, hospitality, education and social activism. Among the key awardees were Dr Juliee Hazarika, Dr Rosie Kalita, Aditi Kejriwal, Apong Gyadi Taniang, Prof Dr Sangeeta Tripathi, Priyanka Das, Danisha Chakraborty, Nabam Sisi Welly, Dr Anindita Priyadarshini Das and Dr Jyotismita Pathak. The awards were presented by Padmashree Nuruddin Ahmed, actor Madhurima Chaudhury, Indrani Laskar, ACS and Additional Secretary to the Government of Assam’s Health & Family Welfare Department, and eminent writer Manikuntala Bhattacharya.
Speaking at the event, Femina Editor-in-Chief Ambika Muttoo said many powerful stories from the Northeast have long remained local, adding that the GameChangers platform seeks to amplify leaders who are building enterprises and social initiatives that inspire the next generation while strengthening communities across the region.
