International Women's Day 2026 · Hyderabad

IPEMA – Poultry India Honours Women Leadership in the Poultry Sector

Celebrating International Women's Day in Hyderabad — recognising the growing role of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and participation across the poultry sector and allied industries.

7 March 2026 Hyderabad

IWD

2026 Celebration

Special Guests

Kesla

Women Entrepreneurs Outreach

Women

Leadership & Enterprise

The Celebration

Recognising women driving progress.

The Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) – Poultry India celebrated International Women's Day in Hyderabad, highlighting the growing role of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and participation in the poultry sector and allied industries.

The celebration brought together distinguished guests, members of the poultry fraternity, and IPEMA staff to recognise and encourage the contributions of women who are driving progress in the industry and strengthening communities through enterprise and leadership.

International Women's Day 2026 celebration, Hyderabad

Distinguished Guests

Voices on empowerment, leadership & health.

The event was attended by special guests who each shared insights on women's empowerment, leadership, health, and the importance of nutrition in building a healthier society. The distinguished guests also had an online interaction with rural women entrepreneurs from the Kesla Poultry Society, learning about their inspiring journey in community-led poultry development.

Smt. D. Samata Venkata Reddy

Municipal Chairperson of Chevella

Smt. Seetha Ranjith Reddy

Director, SR Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Kiraannmayye Addu

Chief Clinical Nutritionist & Lifestyle Consultant, BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals

President's Words

Empowering women, strengthening the nation.

Speaking on the occasion, Uday Singh Bayas, President of IPEMA – Poultry India, along with M. Srikanth, Treasurer of IPEMA, highlighted the expanding role of women in the poultry ecosystem—from entrepreneurship and farm management to allied services and community development. He said empowering women in the sector not only strengthens families and rural livelihoods but also contributes significantly to nation-building.

"As an industry that contributes substantially to nutrition security and rural employment, the poultry sector continues to witness inspiring leadership from women across various roles. IPEMA – Poultry India remains committed to encouraging greater participation of women and recognising their achievements." — Mr. Uday Singh Bayas, President, IPEMA – Poultry India

Outreach Programme

Inspiring journeys of women leaders.

As part of the celebrations, IPEMA – Poultry India initiated an outreach programme to highlight the inspiring journeys of women leaders and family members from the poultry community, capturing their experiences and perspectives on women's empowerment.

The event concluded with a collective message to continue supporting women leadership and entrepreneurship in the poultry industry and to inspire the next generation of women professionals and entrepreneurs, under the guidance of the distinguished guests present.

Inclusive Participation

Inspiring the next generation of women professionals.

IPEMA continues to promote industry growth, innovation, and inclusive participation. The 18th edition of the Poultry India Expo 2026 will be held in Hyderabad — Knowledge Day on November 24, 2026, followed by the Expo from November 25–27, 2026.

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