I.T.S Mohan Nagar UG Campus organized a SYMPOSIUM on “Empowering Women – Creating Innovative Ecosystem” on the occasion of “International Women’s Day” to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres of life, on the focal theme of “Choose to Challenge” on 8th March 2021, Monday at zoom online platform at 10:30 am. The objective was to celebrate and get inspired by the acts of courage and determination of ordinary women, who are now leading an extraordinary life. The event was inaugurated by Directo rUG –Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey ,Vice Principal – UG Prof.Nancy Sharma. The esteemed guest speakers started the session by sharing their experiences with the audience Dr.Padmavat Bandhopadhayay(Padma Shree Air Marshal,PVSM,VSM( Retd.), Dr. Sarika Gupta(Robotic Gynecologist & Female Cancer Specialist),Ms. Santosh Yadav (Indian Mountaineer & Padma Shree Awardee (2000)),Ms. Anita Jha(Sr.Vice President, Sulabh International ), Ms. SaritaPathak(YajurvediRenowened Classical Music Vocalist-Rampur Gharana), Ms. Nisha Verma(Celebrity Chef & Finalist of Master Chef),Ms. Parul Vats(Mrs. India Beauty Queen 2019, Dentist at NHS ,UK), Ms. PragyaPranjali(Executive Director & Principal Scientist ), (Worked with UN for Women & Child rights), Ms. Preeti Pandey, (Social Activist & Founder-Dulari Foundation), Ms. Yogini Bapat , (Environmentalist -Eco Bricks Awareness Campaign),Ms. PayalManglik(Young Entrepreneur & Founder -Green Earth Organics). The program was further followed by a Special address by Mr.Arpit Chadha -Vice Chairman I.T.S -The Education Group, sent his wishes & heartfelt welcome address by Director UG –Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey& briefing of the event by Vice Principal – UG Prof.Nancy Sharma , she marked the beginning of Session 1 of the event “BARRIERS TO SCALE AND SUCCESS. In the Session 2, the topic of discussion was “CREATE A NEW WORLD FOR YOURSELF” which was discussed by exceptional personalities who has achieved fame , after facing a long struggle on the various arenas and possibilities of success for women in work field. The perimeter of discussion contained an important aspect such as, the long but untiring struggle women had to go through to finally mark their presence and achieve notable acceptance in the society which leads to a better world for them at least in current scenario .The theme (# Choose to Challenge )further elaborated on from challenge comes change. One can call out gender bias and inequality. To seek out and celebrate the achievements of women. Together we all can create an inclusive world. Some of the females focused on the girl’s education & to be empowered so that they can take their decision freely. The event was attended by all faculties, Course coordinators and chairpersons and concluded with a vote of thanks to Guests for their valuable time.