About Program

ASSOCHAM 5th Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards & Conclave – 2024: Empowering the Future: Advancing Diversity & Inclusion for Sustainable Growth

In today’s dynamic and competitive work environment, employee well-being is crucial to corporate success. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace involve recognizing, valuing, and accommodating diverse characteristics while ensuring equitable access, treatment, and opportunities for all.

This growing demand for DE&I in the workplace has prompted the Indian government and businesses to undergo a paradigm shift in their policies and culture to adapt to this societal change. DE&I efforts are no longer a “nice to have” but a “must-have” component for attracting and retaining the workforce.

To recognize the concerted efforts of organizations and discuss the way forward in creating a more equitable and inclusive culture, ASSOCHAM is delighted to organize the 5th edition of the Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards and Conclave on Wednesday, 25th September 2024, in New Delhi.

Awards Category:

Best Employer for Women

Best Employer for Persons with Disabilities

Best Employer for Policies on Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Champion Award (Individual Level)

Organizations may submit the nomination forms for the award category based on the following sub-categories:

Sub- Categories

Small Category: Employees 201 - 1000

Medium Category: Employees 1001 - 5000

Large Category: Employees 5001 & Above

This conclave aims to convene industry experts, visionaries, policymakers, diversity champions and other stakeholders. It will also delve into reshaping current mindsets, redefining DE&I strategies, and reaffirming the fundamental goal of cultivating all-inclusive organizations and communities.

ASSOCHAM is also bringing out a publication on D&I initiatives. On behalf of the organisation leadership, you may submit a write-up, an article, or a case study related to the subject in not more than 500 words. Some pages of the publication are dedicated to advertisements, and you may also submit the advertisements for the brand.

Jury Members

Ms. Preeti Sudan

Former Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India

Dr. Ravi Verma

Regional Director, (Asia)
International Center For Research on Women (ICRW)

Shri T. D. Dhariyal

Former State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Ms. Suhela Khan

Country Programme Manager,
Women’s Economic Empowerment, UN Women

Mr. Anil Rajput

Chairperson,
ASSOCHAM CSR Council

Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar

Co-Chairperson,
ASSOCHAM CSR Council

Mr. Vishal Kedia

Founder and Director,
Complykaro Services Private Limited

Who should attend

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  • Corporate Leaders and Executives
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • DEI Practitioners and Consultants
  • Policy Makers
  • Educators and Researchers
  • NGOs and Community Leaders
  • Media and Communication Professionals
  • Students