Chicago chapter of Hindu Women’s Network launched

Schaumburg, IL: A group of 40 highly accomplished Hindu women met at the Gaylord India Restaurant and announced the formation of the Chicagoland Chapter of “Hindu Women’s Network” an initiative of World Hindu Council of America VHPA.   

There was an invited panel of three women from the Hindu Community who have achieved success in fields of Medicine, Media and Politics.   

Dr. Panna Barai MD from Munster Indiana was the keynote speaker as she has been associated with VHPA since past 40+ years, and gave her blessing and message of Nari Shakti to take charge as Hindus in America are now in 3rd and 4th generation, and there are many areas where women need support at home and in professional lives and keeping it balanced.   

Mrs. Vandana Jhingan TV Asia correspondent/journalist and US Media bureau chief for “Hindi Khabar” gave a very passionate speech on the topic of Hindu Women and Media portrayal. 

Mrs. Meghna Bansal, trustee of the Wheatland Township and owner manager of a technology company, talked about the importance of involvement in local politics.  

The event was organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Chicago chapter’s women’s group members Mrs. Anisha S Shah, Ms. Neela Patel, Mrs. Hetal N Patel, Mrs. Nimisha K Patel, Mrs. Yashaswini Desai and Mrs. Preet Mittal.   

Hindu Women’s Network invites women from all walks of life to join this movement and help with community building projects. For more information, send email to:  hwnchicago@vhpachicago.org 

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