Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP)

Under the Social Entrepreneurship Category, the Dr. V. G. Patel National Award 2026 recognises Mrs. Rama Devi Kanneganti, Founder and President, Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP), as the Winner. With over three decades of experience in women’s entrepreneurship and socio-economic development, Mrs. Kanneganti has built a strong ecosystem supporting women entrepreneurs through training, mentorship and programmes since establishing ALEAP in 1993. Her work has impacted 350,000+ women, created 55,000+ livelihoods, and supported the development of women-focused Green Industrial Parks and social entrepreneurship initiatives. She has also received several national and international recognitions for her contributions. This year, the prestigious award received 532 applications from 302 institutions across 18 countries, including 25 Indian states. It recognises the outstanding contribution of trainers, educators and mentors in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. @ALEAP93 @EDII_DGO @CrAdLE_EDII_TBI @Drsunilshukla2 #EDII #EDIIAhmedabad #DrVGPatelAward #NationalAward #EntrepreneurshipEducation #EntrepreneurshipMentors #StartupEcosystem