Leading as "HER" : Decoding Power of in India | Sarvapriya Sangwan | TEDxITM Gwalior

भारत में महिलाएं नेतृत्व की परिभाषा को नए सिरे से गढ़ रही हैं और सामाजिक रूढ़ियों को चुनौती दे रही हैं। यह TEDxITM Gwalior में सर्वप्रिया सांगवान की प्रस्तुति है, जो भारत में महिला सशक्तिकरण, लैंगिक समानता, प्रतिनिधित्व और प्रभाव के बदलते परिदृश्य की पड़ताल करती है। वक्ता इस पर विचार करती हैं कि क्या महिलाओं को मौजूदा सत्ता-ढांचे में ढलना चाहिए, या उनका नेतृत्व उन ढांचों को ही बदल सकता है।

• भारत में महिलाओं के लिए सत्ता तक पहुंच को आकार देने वाले सांस्कृतिक और सामाजिक कारक
• प्रतीकात्मक प्रतिनिधित्व से आगे समान अवसर और सार्थक भागीदारी
• समावेशी नेतृत्व और सत्ता-ढांचों को बदलने की संभावना

In a society where tradition meets transformation, women are redefining leadership, challenging gender stereotypes, and reshaping the meaning of power. From navigating societal expectations and breaking barriers to claiming their identity and influencing decisions, their journeys reveal that leadership is not merely about authority or position—it is also about courage, conviction, resilience, and the ability to create meaningful change. Leading as HER — Decoding Power in India explores the evolving landscape of women’s empowerment, gender equality, representation, and influence in contemporary India. It examines how culture, opportunity, identity, and social structures shape women’s access to power, while questioning the conventional definitions of success and leadership. The talk invites us to look beyond symbolic representation towards equal opportunities, meaningful participation, inclusive leadership, and lasting social transformation. At its heart, this talk challenges us to rethink whether women must adapt to existing power structures or whether their leadership can transform those structures themselves. Since empowering women is not simply about giving them a seat at the table—it is about recognizing their voice, respecting their choices, valuing their leadership, and creating a society where they can lead authentically and on their own terms. Sarvapriya Sangwan is an award-winning journalist, editor, and a fearless voice in contemporary Indian media. Having transitioned from a background in dentistry to the forefront of broadcast journalism, she has spent over a decade championing value-driven storytelling and journalistic integrity. A former anchor and producer at NDTV India, she currently serves as Head of Videos for Indian Languages at BBC News. Through powerful documentary series such as The Last Man, she has consistently brought underreported stories and critical issues into the public spotlight. She has been honoured with the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award and the Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx