Governing Council
The Governing Council provides academic and strategic stewardship to Vedica for Women. Drawing on expertise from education, law, policy, philanthropy, business and civil society, the Council helps shape Vedica’s academic direction, institutional priorities and long-term vision, ensuring the organisation remains rigorous, relevant and mission-led.
Members
Durga Raghunath
Head, News and Books Partnerships India and AI Lead, APAC — Google India
Gita Mittal
Former Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Gowri Ishwaran
Educationist & Founder Principal, Sanskriti School; Padma Shri awardee
Lakshmi Iyer
Group President, Investments & Director, Bajaj Alternate Investment Management Ltd
Mahua Acharya
Founder & CEO, International Energy Transition Platform
Manjari Jaruhar
First female IPS officer from Bihar
Meenakshi Gopinath
Educationist & Former Principal, Lady Shri Ram College; Padma Shri awardee
Megha Chawla
Partner, Bain & Company
Namita Bhandare
Award-winning journalist (30+ years; gender focus)
Poonam Muttreja
Executive Director, Population Foundation of India
Reena Mithal
Managing Partner, Sankhya Ventures
Ritu Anand
Former CHRO, Tata Consultancy Services
Savita Mahajan
Former Deputy Dean, ISB; Independent Director, IFCI Ltd
Tara Singh Vachani
Managing Trustee, Max India Foundation
Urvashi Butalia
Feminist publisher; Founder, Zubaan Books
Vaishali Nigam Sinha
Co-founder and Chairperson of Sustainability, ReNew Power