EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANJANANI / 2026
FROM THE DESK OFDR. JERRY
DR. JERRY
MATHEW
Director — Medical & Education
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation
HONOURING
MOTHERS
EMPOWERING
WOMEN
BUILDING
NATIONS
Janani is a global platform celebrating women who lead, inspire and transform communities. Bringing together mothers, entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, innovators and changemakers to shape a better tomorrow.
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JANANI 2026
LEADERSHIP NOTE
MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANEVERY
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
EVERY
VOICE
MATTERS.
Dear Friends,
It is with immense joy and gratitude that I welcome you to JANANI 2026, a heartfelt initiative of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation. JANANI is more than a celebration — it is a movement that honours the strength of mothers, celebrates women who lead with purpose, and inspires future generations to build a compassionate and progressive society.
Guided by the vision of Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, JANANI brings together inspiring voices from healthcare, public service, education, entrepreneurship, arts, media, and social leadership to share experiences that encourage learning, collaboration, and meaningful change.
Our theme, “Every Voice Matters,” reflects our belief that every story has the power to inspire, every experience carries wisdom, and every individual can contribute to shaping a better tomorrow.
Whether you are a delegate, speaker, partner, or visitor, your presence enriches this journey. Together, let us celebrate, connect, and create a legacy that empowers women, strengthens families, and transforms communities.
Our PARTNERS &
SPONSORS
Foundation Message
A
FROM THE FOUNDATION
A message of support, purpose and shared vision from the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation.
Foundation LeadershipDR. A.P.J.M.
DR. A.P.J.M.
NAZEMA
MARAIKAYAR
Official Message
“A VISIONARY INITIATIVE THAT
EMBODIES
THE VALUES
CHERISHED BY BHARAT RATNA
DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM.”
INSPIRED
BY A VISION
The timeless vision guiding JANANI 2026 and a generation determined to rise.
DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAMDREAM.
RISE.
TRANSFORM.
JANANI 2026 is guided by Dr. Kalam's timeless vision of an empowered India — where every woman has the opportunity to rise, lead and transform the world.
Explore His LegacyDream, dream, dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts and thoughts result in action.
PANELISTS
Meet the voices shaping leadership,
empowerment and the future.
Mallika Sukumaran
Senior Cine Artist
Anooja Bashir
Founder - Ourea, FlexiCloud, NEED, PokketCFO & Anooja Initiatives
Indulekha Warrier
Singer
Zaira Shaan
MD - Eternal Ray Productions
Elsa Royce
Founder - CakeStory
Sara George Muthoot
Educationist
Usha Titus IAS
Civil Service Officer
Uma Thomas
MLA
Seena Tony Jose
Journalist
Uthara Ramakrishnan
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, ARTHA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dr Ashitha Menon
Doctor
Leema Jacob
Director, GCIS
Arathy Krishna
Bodybuilder
Nisary Mahesh
Founder & CEO of HerMoneyTalks
Melani Shibu
Founder & Owner | Mistic Blooms
Ashwathy Rajendran
Sports Consultant & Founder of Veera Sports Solutions
Anupa Krishnan
Model, Penn Patt
Vardhini Prakash
Executive Director, Kalyan Hypermarket
Priyanka Nair
Actress
Anju Bobby George
Athlete
Mallika Sukumaran
Senior Cine Artist
Anooja Bashir
Founder - Ourea, FlexiCloud, NEED, PokketCFO & Anooja Initiatives
Indulekha Warrier
Singer
Zaira Shaan
MD - Eternal Ray Productions
Elsa Royce
Founder - CakeStory
Sara George Muthoot
Educationist
Usha Titus IAS
Civil Service Officer
Uma Thomas
MLA
Seena Tony Jose
Journalist
Uthara Ramakrishnan
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, ARTHA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dr Ashitha Menon
Doctor
Leema Jacob
Director, GCIS
Arathy Krishna
Bodybuilder
Nisary Mahesh
Founder & CEO of HerMoneyTalks
Melani Shibu
Founder & Owner | Mistic Blooms
Ashwathy Rajendran
Sports Consultant & Founder of Veera Sports Solutions
Anupa Krishnan
Model, Penn Patt
Vardhini Prakash
Executive Director, Kalyan Hypermarket
Priyanka Nair
Actress
Anju Bobby George
Athlete
Dr. Rupa Mathew
Doctor
RJ Neena
Radio Jockey
Sajna Sudheer
Singer
Safrina Latheef
Indian mountaineer
Chef Lata K
Masterchef, Malabar Café, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Uma Preman
Social Activist
Anju Bist
Social Enterpreneur
Nibha Namboodiri
Conservationist
Soumya Thomas
Elapacha
Dr. Sneha Raju
Doctor
Dr. Amrita Sabu
Doctor
Jeemol Chacko Verghese
Founder, Eva's Healthy Bakes & The Readiness School
Justice Mary Joseph
Judge
Nisha Jose K. Mani
Social Enabler
Amritha Rajan
Singer, Indian Idol fame
Raaga Sankar
Martial Artist
Anila Rajeev
Singer
Lenaa Kumar
Actress
Sandhya IPS
Retired IPS officer
Dr. Rupa Mathew
Doctor
RJ Neena
Radio Jockey
Sajna Sudheer
Singer
Safrina Latheef
Indian mountaineer
Chef Lata K
Masterchef, Malabar Café, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Uma Preman
Social Activist
Anju Bist
Social Enterpreneur
Nibha Namboodiri
Conservationist
Soumya Thomas
Elapacha
Dr. Sneha Raju
Doctor
Dr. Amrita Sabu
Doctor
Jeemol Chacko Verghese
Founder, Eva's Healthy Bakes & The Readiness School
Justice Mary Joseph
Judge
Nisha Jose K. Mani
Social Enabler
Amritha Rajan
Singer, Indian Idol fame
Raaga Sankar
Martial Artist
Anila Rajeev
Singer
Lenaa Kumar
Actress
Sandhya IPS
Retired IPS officer
WHY ATTEND
The Five Pillars
Discover why JANANI 2026 is a collective experience for women, leaders, creators and changemakers.
01
Mathruthvam
Honouring women who have placed family at the heart of their journey while achieving professional excellence, proving that success and motherhood can flourish together.
02
Nayika
Celebrating women who lead in public life, governance, politics, business, and industry, inspiring progress through visionary leadership and purposeful action.
03
Seva
Celebrating individuals whose unwavering commitment to service has transformed lives through healthcare, education, social welfare, humanitarian action, and environmental stewardship, leaving a lasting impact on society.
04
Shakti
Celebrating women entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders who transform ideas into impact, create opportunities, generate employment, and drive sustainable economic and social progress.
05
Vishwadeepthi
Honouring women from Kerala who have carried the spirit of the state to the world, achieving excellence beyond borders and becoming global ambassadors of inspiration, leadership, and service.
People Behind Janani
BUILT BY
PEOPLE WHO
BELIEVE IN
THE VISION.
JANANI / 2026
A collective of family, leadership and committed people carrying forward a shared vision of service and nation-building.
Words that guide us
“GREAT DREAMS
OF GREAT DREAMERS
ARE ALWAYS
TRANSCENDED.”
JANANI / 2026
NEWSPAPER
SNIPPETS.
Coverage from leading newspapers documenting the journey, vision and impact of JANANI 2026.
JANANI / 2026
MEDIA
COVERAGE.
Stories, articles and social coverage documenting the journey of Janani 2026.
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Janani Women Conclave 2026
An overview of Janani 2026 highlighting its vision of celebrating women leadership, nation-building and social impact.
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Janani 2026 Highlights
Event photographs, audience moments, speaker highlights and behind-the-scenes coverage from the official launch.
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