Congratulations to Mrs. Manjulatha Malladi, Director of CHORD! 
On March 8th, 2025, she received the Women Leadership Award for Excellence in the NGO Sector at the National Feather Awards, Mumbai. 
For 25 years, she’s empowered 10,000 girls and 9,100 women through education and skill development. A heartfelt thank you to the esteemed jury: Mr. Sudipta Ghosh (Partner, PWC), Dr. Ankita Singh (Chief People Officer/Board of Directors, CIGNEX & Relevance Lab and Founder, HR Association of India), Aindri Jha (Associate Director, KPMG), Sudhirkumar Birai (Former Director, BITS Pilani and Professor, IIT Kharagpur), Dr. Saumya Badgayan (Vice President – Corporate Strategy HR/Industrial Relations, Gold Star Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.), & Mr. Ajay Chaudhary (Chief Financial Officer, GE).
A true change-maker, Mrs. Manjulatha Malladi’s passion for social justice shines through her tireless efforts in empowering women and children. This award honors her impactful contributions and unwavering commitment to positive change.
CHORD’s dedication to societal progress shines through its impactful CSR work in education, empowerment, and development. We believe this record positions us as a strong contender for the Best NGO in CSR Implementation award.
