Women's Conference'07 kicks off tomorrow

Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) A conference on women empowerment will be held here tomorrow, ahead of the International Women's Day falling on March 8.

The aim of the fourth 'Women's Conference 2007' is to ''define and unleash the leader'' in the fairer sex.

The conference, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is designed to help women discover the confidence and skills in them.

''It aims to treat women as if they were what they ought to be and help them become what they are capable of being,'' CII said in a statement.

The key speakers at the event include Sharwaree Gokhale, Principal Secretary, Environment, Maharashtra government, Ms Anu Aga, Chairperson, CII National Committee on Women Empowerment and Director Thermax Ltd, Dr Swati Piramal, Chairperson of Maharashtra State Council (CII) and Director Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.

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