This  International Women’s Day,  we celebrate the spirit of giving back to society and making a difference.  FICCI- FLO Lucknow, a women-led forum has  brought together women from different walks of life including entrepreneurs, professionals, and grassroots changemakers under one roof, united by a common belief: when a woman rises, she lifts many others with her.

Since its inception in 2015, FICCI FLO Lucknow has quietly built a reputation as more than just a networking forum. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it has become a launchpad, offering mentorship, skill-building workshops, market linkages, and access to seasoned industry leaders who guide them through the complexities of scaling a business. Young women entrepreneurs often speak about how a single introduction at a FLO event turned into funding support, collaborations, or invaluable business advice.

But the impact does not stop at boardrooms and start-ups. The chapter has consistently reached out to women from low-income communities organising vocational training programmes, financial literacy sessions, digital awareness workshops, and self-employment initiatives. Whether it is helping women learn tailoring and handicraft skills, introducing them to e-commerce platforms, or connecting them with micro-financing opportunities, the focus remains clear: economic independence is the first step towards dignity.

Says Vandita Agarwal, Founder Member and Chairperson, FICCI-FLO Lucknow, “FICCI FLO stands out for its ability to create a powerful platform where women entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow together. By fostering meaningful networks, it enables women to access the right resources to strengthen their financial acumen, enhance digital literacy, and sharpen essential business skills. With 18 to19 focused verticals including startups, MSMEs, rural livelihoods, and skilling,  the organization offers structured pathways for learning, mentorship, and enterprise development.”.

And as women engage with peers who have built successful business models, they begin to challenge traditional norms and reimagine their own potential. Inspired by real life examples of leadership and enterprise, they gain the confidence to scale their ventures and aspire to even greater impact.

The theme this year for International Women’s Day in 2026 being- “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls’ small wonder that FICCI-FLO Lucknow is scripting a modern narrative based on that. The women who are part of it reflect a commitment,  where empowerment is practical, inclusive, and deeply rooted in community upliftment. Every woman, regardless of her background, has the chance not just to participate in society but to lead it. 

Truly inspirational Flo-Ladies!