Women Leadership Moonshot: Shaping the Future is a landmark initiative by Sankala Foundation that envisions a transformative leap toward gender-inclusive leadership in India. Organised in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission,India, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), and US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and supported by the Bharti Airtel Foundation, the national conference brought together policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to advance the vision of women-led development.

As India moves toward its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal, the Moonshot redefines leadership, placing women at the centre of innovation, governance, and social transformation. The conference featured distinguished voices, eminent leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs from diverse sectors who shared insights on women’s role in entrepreneurship, research, technology, and public service.

The report, “Women Leadership Moonshot: Shaping the Future,” captures these dialogues, key takeaways, and actionable pathways to strengthen women’s leadership pipelines across sectors. It highlights how women are driving progress in start-ups, governance, healthcare, education, and climate resilience, transforming India’s development story from the grassroots to global platforms.