MEETING
Shashi Aggarwal
house 123
SPRING 2024
Shashi Aggarwal
Meet Shashi Aggarwal, an Indian entrepreneur committed to women’s independence in India.
Could you tell us a little more about yourself?
I’m Shashi Aggarwal, a graduate of Delhi University.
I’ve been involved in various associations and I’m an activist for many causes such as food security, sustainability, famine as well as malnutrition, food waste and medical facilities.
I’ve been involved in various associations and I’m an activist for many causes such as food security, sustainability, famine as well as malnutrition, food waste and medical facilities.
I play a very important role in society by helping people in need, especially women, supporting them in their autonomy and helping them to manage their homes.
To carry out my mission, we have set up training centers where they can learn and earn a living.
I’m a member of various associations and clubs that support disadvantaged people.
“I want to maintain my commitment to women by helping them more and more in any way I can.”
Shashi Aggarwal
What is your background?
My husband, Mr Mukesh Aggarwal, is a well-known figure in the Indian business world.
He supports me in my projects and in my desire to be an independent woman.
To realize my dream of independence, I started my own clothing export business some 20 years ago.
As a woman in India, it’s difficult to step away from family responsibilities and do something for yourself.
I’m lucky to have an exceptional family who have supported me along the way.
Could you tell us about your company and what motivated you to make such a commitment to women?
Shivalik Fashion has been manufacturing haute couture products for 20 years.
We sell knitted and woven fabrics in a wide range of product categories.
The company differentiates itself by its activities and in-house know-how:
- Dyeing and printing
- Knitting
- Embroidery
- Beading
- Sewing and finishing
- Washing
- Design
As I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey, I came up against the difficulties faced by women in India in their quest for independence.
Having always wanted all the women around me to become self-sufficient, my commitment to women came naturally.
DO YOU HAVE A STORY OR A SOURCE OF PRIDE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
Of course it is!
Being a woman is always a source of pride for me, and I’d really like to share the fact that over the last 10 years, I’ve helped, motivated and supported over 25 women, some of whom today have very well-known start-ups in India.
It’s always a pleasure, every year, to meet up again and reminisce about the milestones along the way.
We’re really proud of ourselves.
Can you tell us more about your associations? What is their purpose?
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The company is associated with Vivekanand Arogya Kendra, a charitable hospital that helps the underprivileged, and with the Thalassemia Foundation for the care of 200 children suffering from this disease.
We also work locally in our home town.
We contribute to women’s education by teaching them how to sew.
As a result, they can then work in factories or workshops and become more independent.
It’s always a pleasure, every year, to meet up again and reminisce about the milestones along the way.
We’re really proud of ourselves.
What can we wish you for the next five years?
We want all our business partners to continue their journey with us, helping Indian women directly and indirectly to become independent.
I want to maintain my commitment to women by helping them more and more in every possible way.
