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Dr. Rashmi Saluja at the International Women in Finance Forum | Moscow, Russia 🌍🇮🇳🇷🇺 Dr. Rashmi Saluja shared her insights at the International Women in Finance Forum, organised by the Association of Banks of Russia, bringing together leaders to discuss women’s leadership, financial innovation, digital transformation and global cooperation. Her Key Insights: “The true strength of the Indian economy lies not just in formal education but in women’s everyday financial expertise. By managing household budgets and stretching resources beyond monthly cycles, women strengthen economic resilience. Like Russia, India turns challenges into opportunities, yet its consumer power and contributions to mathematics and medicine remain underrated. India’s future lies in collective growth, indigenous technology, preventive healthcare and knowledge-sharing, not preferential treatment or geopolitical control. Young people understand technology and the future; they need listening, not unsolicited advice. Bridging generations requires respect and open conversations. Our role is to use experience to help young people remain humane, not hold them back from becoming ‘robots.’ Technology must serve real needs and national progress, not turn India into merely a consumer market. We must ensure Gen Z’s innovations benefit everyone, connecting rural communities with urban centres.” These insights highlight women’s financial empowerment, inclusive growth, responsible innovation and international cooperation in building a resilient future. @MinistryWCD @NITIAayog @ASSOCHAM4India @IFC_org @FinMinIndia @ficci_india @UN_Women @wef @VtbBank2 @investindia @nsitharaman @narendramodi Conference Delegates: Zahra Moridi — Bank of Industry & Mine Anna Nesterova — BRICS Women’s Business Alliance / Palehkh Watch Simonova Lidia — Bank Center-Invest Diana Loseva — Bank Stavr Akashdeep Singh — Indian Business Council – Russia Irina Goncharenko — Teleport Bank Irina Akopyan — LLC “A7” / International Payment #DrRashmiSaluja #InternationalWomenInFinanceForum #WomenInFinance #WomenLeadership #FinancialInclusion #FinancialLiteracy #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensLeadership #WomenInRussia #GlobalWomenLeaders #IndiaRussiaRelations #Moscow #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #EconomicGrowth #GenZ #ResponsibleInnovation #PreventiveHealthcare #GlobalCooperation

🌍 A GLOBAL STAGE. A POWERFUL VOICE. A PROUD MILESTONE. ProGrow International is proud to announce that Dr. Rashmi Saluja has been invited by the Association of Banks of Russia to speak at the International Women in Finance Forum 2026, taking place on October 27, 2026, in Moscow, Russia. This international platform brings together perspectives from the financial sector to encourage meaningful dialogue, celebrate women's leadership, and explore opportunities shaping the future of finance. Dr. Rashmi Saluja’s participation marks an exciting milestone and an opportunity to contribute to global conversations on financial leadership, women's empowerment, and the future of the industry. At ProGrow International, we celebrate achievements that inspire ambition, encourage representation, and open doors for future generations of women leaders. Celebrating leadership. Empowering women. Shaping the future of finance. ✨ 📍 Moscow, Russia 📅 October 27, 2026 @MinistryWCD @NITIAayog @FinMinIndia @NITIAayog @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @UN_Women @wef @IFC_org 🔗 Forum information: asros.ru/events/iwff-2026/ #ProGrow #DrRashmiSaluja #WomenInFinance #InternationalWomenInFinanceForum #AssociationOfBanksOfRussia #WomenInLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #GlobalLeadership #FinancialLeadership #BankingAndFinance #FinancialInclusion #WomenInBusiness #InternationalForum #Moscow2026 #GovernmentOfIndia #FICCI #ASSOCHAM #UNWomen #WorldEconomicForum #IFC

Breaking the Ice Ceiling: How Indian Curling Is Finding Its Place on the World Stage 🇮🇳🧊 From being a sport that very few Indians had seen to competing internationally, Indian curling is now creating a new chapter in India’s sporting journey. This progress is built on one clear idea: Potential needs leadership, vision and strong institutions to become results. Under the leadership of Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairman of ProGrow International and President of the Curling Federation of India, the sport is gaining visibility, stronger national championships, grassroots momentum and a clearer pathway for athletes across the country. Alongside her, P. N. Raju, international athlete and skip of India’s national men’s, mixed and mixed doubles teams, has helped place Indian curling on the international map both through his performance on the ice and his work within the global curling community. The international curling community has also played an important role in this journey, with Beau Welling, President of World Curling; Colin Grahamslaw, Secretary General of World Curling; and Chad McMullan, CEO of Rock Solid Productions, among the leaders connected to the wider development and growth of the sport. The opportunity ahead is significant: 🧊 Dedicated ice infrastructure 🏫 Grassroots and floor curling programmes in schools and colleges 🎓 Home-grown coaches and officials 👩‍🦰 Stronger women’s, junior and wheelchair curling programmes 🤝 Long-term partnerships with central and state governments and businesses India has the mountains, the talent and the audience. The next requirement is to build the infrastructure and ecosystem needed to convert this potential into sustained international performance. Curling is a sport of patience, strategy and teamwork. Building a sport requires the same approach. The next decade is about playing the long game and creating an Indian curling ecosystem that can compete, grow and inspire future generations. Progress. Growth. Impact. @chadmcmullan @cgrahamslaw @worldcurling @CurlingOf @Olympics @kheloindia @mygovindia @PIB_India #indiancurling #curlingindia #curlingfederationofindia #progrowinternational #rashmisaluja #pnraju #worldcurling #curling #wintersports #wintersportsindia #indiansports #sportsinindia #kheloindia #sportsdevelopment #sportsleadership #sportsinfrastructure #grassrootssports #sportsforall #inclusivesports #womeninsports #youthsports #parasports #olympicsports #winterolympics #ladakh #gulmarg #himalayansports #India #globalsport #progressgrowthimpact

A shared commitment to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Pema Khandu ji. A significant step forward has been achieved with the successful completion of the state’s first kidney transplant. Through the state's commitment to institutional development and healthcare capacity building, *ProGrow International* supports a vision that goes beyond patient treatment. The goal is to facilitate technology transfer, strengthen local healthcare infrastructure, and equip medical teams with the expertise to perform complex procedures independently. This milestone reflects the power of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a long-term commitment to building a stronger healthcare ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh. We extend our sincere appreciation to the nephrology and renal transplant teams, anesthesiologists, transplant nursing coordinators, OT technicians, administrators, and all healthcare professionals whose dedication helped turn this vision into reality. At ProGrow International, progress means building lasting capabilities, empowering local institutions, and creating sustainable impact for generations to come. @PemaKhanduBJP @BiyuramWahge @JPNadda @sgrhindia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @DoHFWIndia @TrihmsOfficial @MoHFW_INDIA @NottoIndia @mygovindia @NITIAayog @PIB_India @AyushmanNHA #ProGrowInternational #ProgressGrowthImpact #ArunachalPradesh #PemaKhandu #KidneyTransplant #RenalTransplant #TRIHMS #SirGangaRamHospital #HealthcareIndia #IndianHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalTechnologyTransfer #HealthcareCapacityBuilding #TransplantMedicine #Nephrology #AdvancedHealthcare #HealthcareInfrastructure #GovernmentOfIndia #MinistryOfHealth #MoHFW #HealthMinistry #AyushmanBharat #NationalHealthMission #NOTTO #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #NortheastIndia #ArunachalHealthcare #SocialImpact #India

ProGrow International, under the leadership of Dr. Rashmi Saluja, and UNICAP (United Innovation Capital), founded by Dmitrii Sadykov-Kadyrov, are deepening their partnership to build a long-term collaboration connecting India and Uzbekistan across investment, infrastructure, technology and sustainable development. This collaboration is already moving from vision to implementation. Water infrastructure is among the first major areas being taken forward, bringing together international capital, technology, project-development capabilities and local partnerships to support critical water infrastructure and sustainable regional development in Uzbekistan. In a significant step towards further integrating the two organisations, in July 2026 Dmitrii Sadykov-Kadyrov invited Dr. Rashmi Saluja to serve as President of UNICAP, strengthening the leadership alignment between ProGrow and UNICAP and creating a deeper foundation for their shared India–Uzbekistan vision. #ProGrowInternational #UNICAP #IndiaUzbekistan #Uzbekistan #Infrastructure #WaterInfrastructure #StrategicInvestment #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalPartnerships

🏔️ Strengthening Transplant Care in Arunachal Pradesh ProGrow International is proud to bring together Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, TRIHMS, and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, to advance kidney transplantation services in the state.  Building on three years of strong collaboration and joint clinical preparation, this initiative reaches a historic milestone with the team preparing to perform the first-ever kidney transplant in Arunachal Pradesh at TRIHMS. This brings specialized, life-saving care directly to patients in Arunachal Pradesh and neighboring states.  Medical Leadership: The visiting team from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is led by Dr. Harsha Jauhari, one of India’s most senior and distinguished Kidney Transplant and Urological Surgeons. He is joined by Dr Sudhir Chadha, Dr. Vibhushit Kaul, Dr. Rajdeb Saha, Dr. Rashmi Jain, and Dr. Sudeep Goyal, working hand-in-hand with the professional teams at TRIHMS. Through strategic partnerships and meaningful collaboration, ProGrow International remains committed to advancing healthcare access and building institutions that create lasting impact. #ProGrowInternational #KidneyTransplantation #HealthcarePartnerships #ArunachalPradesh #HealthcareAccess #MedicalCollaboration #InstitutionBuilding #India #ProgressGrowthImpact #MoHFW #ArunachalPradeshGovt #HealthMinistry #PublicHealth #NOTTO #NationalHealthMission

Strengthening South Africa–India Investment & Strategic Cooperation 🇮🇳🤝🇿🇦 ProGrow International convened the South Africa–India Investment & Strategic Cooperation Convening on 13 September 2026, bringing together distinguished leaders from government, business, academia and institutional networks to advance strategic dialogue, investment, knowledge exchange and long-term cooperation between India and South Africa. The convening was honoured by the participation of Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Ji, Former BJP President & Former HRD Minister, Government of India; Dr. Alistair Ruiters, Special Advisor to the President of South Africa; HRH Lebogang Zulu, National Chairperson, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa; Dr. Rashmi Saluja, President, ProGrow International; and Shri Dr. Anantkumar Hegde Ji, Former Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The discussions focused on key areas including Critical Minerals, Beneficiation, Energy & Infrastructure; India & South Africa for Global South Growth; Healthcare, Biotechnology & Innovation; and Education & Knowledge Cooperation, with emphasis on building sustainable pathways for investment, research collaboration, technology exchange and institutional partnerships. A significant milestone of the convening was the signing of an institutional cooperation agreement between ProGrow International and the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa, creating a strong foundation for future economic initiatives and women-led development. The event also marked the launch of the South Africa India Investment Report and the unveiling of Global Bharat, with South Africa designated as the host country for its inaugural full edition in 2027. The convening reflected a shared commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, institutional partnerships, innovation and knowledge exchange between India and South Africa. #ProGrowInternational #IndiaSouthAfrica #StrategicCooperation #Investment #GlobalSouth #BRICSWBA #EconomicCooperation #HealthcareInnovation #Education #GlobalBharat

Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson - ProGrow International represented India as a distinguished speaker at the 2nd Asian Women Forum in Uzbekistan and addressed the First Parallel Session on expanding women's participation in governance and political decision-making processes. #AsianWomensForum #WomensLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalLeadership #InternationalCooperation #IndiaUzbekistanRelations #Uzbekistan #ProGrowInternational

ProGrow International led a delegation of industry leaders and experts to Arunachal Pradesh. This delegation was headed by Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson, ProGrow International. The team visited Itanagar for a series of engagements with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu Ji, the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Manish Kumar gupta senior government officials, and representatives of the state from diverse sectors. The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration and investment across Banking, Hospitality, Health & Medical Education, Tourism, Horticulture, Bamboo, Rural Development, Cooperative initiatives, and Mining & Critical Minerals, with a shared focus on creating opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship, employment, and sustainable economic development. The exchange highlighted perspectives on collaborative development models and public-private participation with Arunachal Pradesh’s long-term goal towards growth and development. #ProGrowInternational #ArunachalPradesh #Investment #EconomicDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnership #Healthcare #Tourism #Hospitality #Horticulture #Bamboo #CriticalMinerals #RuralDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #India

Celebrating Chile’s Independence Day! ProGrow International extends warm wishes to the people of Chile on this special occasion. May the spirit of independence, unity and progress continue to inspire new opportunities, stronger partnerships and shared prosperity. Here’s to a future of collaboration, growth and lasting impact. — ProGrow International #ChileIndependenceDay #FiestasPatrias #Chile #ProGrowInternational #IndiaChileRelations #GlobalPartnerships #InternationalCooperation #SustainableGrowth #SharedProsperity #ProgressGrowthImpact

Panel Discussion 04 | Education & Knowledge Cooperation Mr. Harkaran Singh Uppal highlighted how students can use technology and AI to solve everyday problems, sharing the example of students developing TrackMate to improve school-bus tracking. He emphasised peer learning, cross-cultural exchange and joint India–South Africa student projects around shared challenges such as food waste. Dr. Mthokozisi W. Hlengwa called for education systems to move beyond conventional teaching and research outputs towards real societal and economic impact rethinking the underlying mindset of education, connecting learning more closely with communities and industry, and bringing businesses into classrooms so students develop skills aligned with emerging economic opportunities. In her concluding intervention, HRH Lebogang Zulu reinforced the importance of entrepreneurship-led human capital development: education should prepare young people not only to become employees, but to become employers, innovators and entrepreneurs. She also pointed to the opportunity for South Africa to learn from India's startup ecosystem, pilot relevant models locally and scale them across Africa. The shared direction: India-South Africa education cooperation should connect technology, entrepreneurship, industry and cultural exchange to create learning that is practical, locally relevant and capable of generating real impact. On the panel: - Dr. Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna University - Prof. Prof Allucia Lulu Shokane, Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Zululand - Mr. Harkaran Singh Uppal, Promoter, Lotus Valley Schools & Education Infrastructure Developer - Dr. Mthokozisi W. Hlengwa, Head of Department, Psychology, University of Zululand - Moderated by Dr. Ankit Singhal #BRICS2026 #IndiaSouthAfrica #EducationCooperation #HigherEducation #Entrepreneurship #ProGrowInternational #BRICSWBA

Panel Discussion 03 | Healthcare, Biotechnology & Innovation The discussion focused on how AI, indigenous innovation and affordable medical technologies can help bridge critical gaps in healthcare access. Dr. Rashmi Saluja set the context by highlighting healthcare and technology as forces that will increasingly shape the future, while Mr. Sanjeev Malhotra drew on his experience in deep-tech innovation to show how technology can extend healthcare beyond major cities and closer to underserved communities. From low-cost, portable AI-enabled diagnostic devices to innovations supporting early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, the session made a simple but powerful case: technology can help overcome shortages of specialists, clinics and diagnostic infrastructure. The larger opportunity for India and South Africa lies in moving beyond technology exchange towards joint innovation, research collaboration and scalable healthcare solutions designed for the realities of the Global South. The future of healthcare innovation will not be defined only by how advanced a technology is, but by how many people it can reach. On the panel: Dr. Harsha Jauhari, Chairman, Renal Transplantation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Ms. Nandi Dlamini, CEO, Sisanda Proprietary Limited Mr. Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, MeitY–NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI Ms. Mbalenhle (Mbali) Khumalo [MBA], Founder and CEO of Isithelo Sekhethelo Consulting Moderated By: Dr. Rashmi Saluja, President, ProGrow International #BRICS2026 #IndiaSouthAfrica #HealthInnovation #Biotechnology #ProGrowInternational #BRICSWBA

Global Bharat | Curtain Raiser A special unveiling at the South Africa–India Investment & Strategic Cooperation Convening: Global Bharat, ProGrow International's international cultural platform bringing together India's art, music, fashion, cuisine, literature, cinema and creative industries with the world. The curtain raiser presented the vision for Global Bharat and announced South Africa as host of its inaugural edition in 2027 marking the beginning of a new cultural bridge between India, South Africa and the wider world. Trade builds corridors. Culture builds the reason to use them.

From dialogue to a long-term institutional partnership. A significant milestone at the South Africa–India Investment & Strategic Cooperation Convening was the signing of a strategic partnership between ProGrow International and the BRICS Women's Business Alliance South Africa — led by Dr. Rashmi Saluja, President, ProGrow International, and HRH Lebogang Zulu, National Chairperson, BRICS Women's Business Alliance South Africa. The partnership establishes a minimum three-year commitment to strengthen India–South Africa business corridors and deepen cooperation across the wider BRICS ecosystem through business development, strategic advisory and facilitation of cross-border opportunities. The MoU reflects a shared intent to take the relationship beyond dialogue and create sustained pathways for investment, enterprise, women-led development and institutional cooperation between India and South Africa. From conversations to commitments, and from commitments to shared opportunities. #ProGrowInternational #BRICSWBA #IndiaSouthAfrica #BRICS2026 #StrategicPartnership #WomenLedDevelopment

Panel Discussion 02 | Role of India & South Africa for the Growth of the Global South The Cooperation between India and South Africa must go beyond trade and individual projects to build durable corridors of capital, capability, enterprise and people-to-people exchange. The speakers emphasised that the two countries bring complementary strengths. The opportunity now is to convert these into commercially viable partnerships, stronger market access, inclusive financing mechanisms and cross-border ecosystems so that businesses, institutions and communities on both sides can participate in growth, not simply witness it. On the panel: Dr. Charan Singh, CEO & Founding Director, EGROW Foundation Dr. Harsha Jauhari, Chairman, Renal Transplantation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Mr. Sabelo Nyembe, CEO, Fairsure Investment Managers Mr. Chef Vicky Ratnani, Chef & Entrepreneur [South Africa India Investment and Strategic Cooperation Convening · ProGrow International · BRICS WBA South Africa · India South Africa bilateral cooperation]