5 eminent Indian-origin women honoured in US on International Women’s Day

New York, March 13

Five eminent Indian-origin women were honoured here by a leading diaspora organisation on the occasion of the International Women’s Day.

The Federation of Indian Associations, in association with the Consulate General of India in New York held its fifth annual International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8 and honoured five women for their contribution in their respective fields, a statement said on Sunday.

Among the awardees is Deputy Mayor of New York City, Meera Joshi, an attorney by profession, who in her current role has accomplished several significant achievements, including transport innovations and equity cabinet. She also played a key role in implementing New York City’s Vision Zero program — a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and injuries, the statement said.

The other awardee is Radha Subramanyam, president and chief research and analytics officer at CBS – TV Net Corp. An award-winning media executive, Subramanyam has also been recognised as one of the ‘100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry’ by Automotive News.