Top 10 Corporate Women Leaders In Goa -­ 2022

Goa is the safest state for women in India. According to a newly-formed Gen-der Vulnerability Index (GVI) by NGO Plan India, Goa topped the list. The GVI attempts to `generate a normative consensus' on status of girls and women in India, taking into account four core dimensions: Educa-tion, health & survival, poverty, and protection. The state stands ahead of other states of the country in terms of education, economy and living standard.

The state was last to acquire freedom in India. Even after India acquiring freedom from British, Goa continued to be under the rule of Portuguese. The state was liberated from Portuguese rule, on December 19, 1961. From the day, till date, the state has shown immense progress in all aspects when compared to other states of India. Socio-economic indicators place Goa as one of the most prosperous states of the country. Goa's economy has improved during the last 56 years, and it has developed in all the major sectors like agriculture, fishing, construction, manufacturing, transport and tourism. Not only economy, the state has come a long way in terms of literacy and freedom & safety of women.

The state, blessed with scenic beauty, is always a favorite destination for vacations, weddings, National & International events/seminars and also Film Festivals. Hence, tourism sector flourished, and this created immense opportunity for growth of various businesses. The state attracts many tourists both Indian and foreign to spend relaxing, heartwarming vacations on the beautiful sea sands, witnessing the rising morning sun, gliding through the waves and enjoying golden rays of evening sun. The state also offers numerous water sports activities, such as parasailing, Jet skiing, Boat Ride, Banana Tube, Ringo Ride, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, and Snorkeling, which makes Goa favourite and dream travel destination for couples and youngsters.  

This issue of the Women Entrepreneur magazine introduces you to a list of `Top 10 Corporate Women Leaders In Goa -­ 2022' who have contributed to the economic growth of the country. The list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and our editorial board, thus delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of a powerful nation.

  • Shree Foods
  • Ashwini Aditya

  • Initially, she started business from her home with only 2-3 staff members, and now caters for all special events and for more than 500 people

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  • Dempo Vision Group
  • Bhakti Dempo

  • A qualified chartered accountant who presently heads the finance department of Dempo Vision Group and runs a school, Dempo Kids

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  • Literati
  • Diviya Kapur

  • A lawyer by proffession, her passion for books since childhood made her quit the promising job and start Literati Bookshop & Café

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  • Craftgully
  • Kunjal Nirwani

  • She turned her passion for art and craft into a business venture and today her business is flourishing and spreading in every part of the world

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  • Make It Happen
  • Maria Victor

  • Her passion for travel and exploration lead her to start the company, leaving her management accountant proffession behind

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  • My Goa Villas
  • Mirela Jain

  • Born in Croatia and having lived on Tenerife, a popular holiday island destination, she guaged the demand for tourism service and founded My Goa Villas

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  • Cheree Tree Concepts
  • Rina Barreto

  • A millennial entrepreneur who has tremendous experience and took the benefit of taking technology in stride by leveraging its power

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  • Goa Pilates & Rehab Studio
  • Savita Dabas

  • An IFSI fitness trainer who has qualifications like EKFA kettlebell, Indian Clubbells, TRX, Intensive Reformer Course from Canada, Intensive Mat Pilates course from Canada, and EMS certification from Germany

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  • Gowomania Goa
  • Siya Shaikh

  • A civil Engineer by proffession with agreat passion for travel and exploration, she set-up a community where the women entrepreneurs of Goa could promote and sell their products

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  • Crafters Yard
  • Yashu Sharma

  • A people's person helping to promote art and craft talent country-wide

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