On the 4th of May 2018, India Habitat Centre saw a packed hall of ELSAs keenly listening to and participating in a discussion about Financial Planning and Investment Management. While data shows that less than half the financially independent women in India take their own investment decisions, the ELSAs stood out and broke that stereotype and average to be very interested in taking money matters in their own hands and equipping themselves with the knowledge to be truly financially independent. This event was the fifth in our series of ELSA Talks.

Although structured to be one hour events, this one went way past two and more.

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the participation.

If any of the chapters would like such a "Wise Women Investor" session in their cities, please write to us at ec@lsralumna.org

Elsas participated in the panel discussion organised under the aegis of "Canada in India" by the High Commission of Canada and the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber on the subject of #WomenEconomicEmpowerment. The event saw a great exchange of ideas and lively discussion.

It was an opportunity to share issues that come in the way of empowering women and share best practices in corporates, policy domains that lead to empowering women. Panelists discussed issues with gaps and even absence of gender differentiated data in employment, and emphasised the need to develop institutional mechanisms to promote women led enterprises. ELSA representatives spoke of the need to address issues such as gender parity, equity, and creation of consciousness and awareness amongst all genders, to facilitate women’s participation in workforce. We as ELSAs are committed to work with like minded organizations to achieve the mission of empowering ourselves and our fellow women.

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**The AGM will be open to members only.

Those interested in showcasing their merchandise or products as giveaways at the
Annual Dinner, please get in touch with us at ec@lsralumna.org

ELSA thanks our partners for sponsoring the 5th ELSA Annual Dinner

- Our Title Sponsor
- Our Associate Partner


We need you! Interested in volunteering for the Annual Dinner?
Sign up today with ec@lsralumna.org

Travel in Uttarakhand
July 20-23

ECOTOURISM is a form of sustainable travel that supports the local environment instead of putting more pressure on it and exploiting its resources.
Elsa Anjali Bharthari (1993 batch) brings us a 3 nights 2 days tour of Jim Corbett Heritage Village, Chotti Haldwani & Kaladhungi

It is perhaps the only successful community based tourism programme in Uttarakhand managed by the community who is keen to carry the legacy of Jim Corbett forward and live his dream of making their village a model village. The activities at the village are participatory and supported by the community.

Tariff: Rs 6000 per person on twin sharing basis (all inclusive)
Transport: pick and drop to Kathgodam railway station

16 person group preferred though individual itinerary can be done too

click here to view Travel Itinerary

travelsa@lsralumna.org

ElsaTalks Bangalore

The third in this series of talks is being held on June 17, 2018 at 3:30 PM, at The Oberoi, Bangalore. The discussion will be on the theme of Navigating Adversity and will include four eminent panelists.

• Shukla Bose, Founder, Parikrma Humanity Foundation
• Jai Narayan, Speaker & Trainer, SJ Success Igniters
• Akshay Nanavati, Marine Corps Veteran, ultra runner, entrepreneur, author of Fearvana.
• Gayathri Vasudevan, CEO, LabourNet Services

Moderator ELSA Sahana Das Head of Department of Communication Studies, Mount Carmel College.

mail elsabangalore@gmail.com to register.

click here to view Highlights of the ELSA TALK on Pursuing Excellence

Stories Sarees Tell...

The workshop will describe the journey the Textile takes to reach you: from the making of yarn to the process of weaving and it’s creator- the weaver.

Date: 9th June
Timing: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Prestige Acropolis Bangalore
RSVP on aanchal.sagar@gmail.com

On behalf of the ELSA family we warmly welcome our new members

Shweta Aggarwal         1994      B.A. (Integrated)
Ila Goyal                        1984      B.A.(Hons.) Political Science
Laxmana Dalmia          1967      B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy
Shipra Jha                     1996      B.A.(Hons.) Political Science
Ashu Khanna                1989      B.Com. (Hons.)