India, March 8 -- Inspiring change, breaking barriers

In the districts of Panchkula and Mohali, women leaders are proving that leadership has no gender-breaking barriers with strength, resilience and grace. From administrative roles to law enforcement, these women as strong pillars are reshaping their communities and inspiring future generations of changemakers. On International Women's Day, HT had a tete-a-tete with these remarkable women making a difference in these two districts, one initiative at a time.

Panchkula

Monica Gupta: A balancing act at the top

At 36, Monica Gupta, a 2014-batch IAS officer, leads Panchkula's administration with precision and dedication. An alumna of Shri Ram College of Commerce and Delhi School of Econom...