Sakthi Masala's Suyashakthi Awards Honour Women Achievers

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Sakthi Masala hosted the ninth edition of the ‘Suyashakthi’ Awards to recognise and encourage women entrepreneurs and achievers. The awards ceremony was held at Andal Auditorium in Chetpet, Chennai, celebrating women who have made notable contributions across various fields.

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan and Finance Minister Maria Wilson attended the ceremony as special guests. MP Praveen Chakravarthy and actor Soori were also present at the event.

The ceremony was presided over by Sakthi Masala founder P.C. Duraisamy and Director Shanthi Duraisamy. MLA Soumya Anbumani and actress Urvashi also participated. Women achievers from fields such as education, literature, social service, food, art and culture were honoured with the ‘Suyashakthi’ Awards.

Key Highlights:

• Suyashakthi Awards honor women achievers across diverse fields
• Ministers, MP Praveen Chakravarthy, actor Soori and other dignitaries attended the event
• The event highlighted the importance of women’s entrepreneurship and leadership

Speaking at the event, MLA Soumya Anbumani said that both her parental and marital families had a political background. Recalling the initiatives undertaken by Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss during his tenure as Union Health Minister, she said that significant steps had been taken to prevent deaths caused by snakebites in rural areas.

She also recalled that the 108 emergency ambulance service was introduced during that period and that efforts were made to ensure the availability of anti-snake venom in all Primary Health Centres.

"I enjoy visiting every village in Dharmapuri and meeting people. People are my inspiration. Seeing them makes me happy, and I believe they are happy when they see me," she said.

Sakthi Masala founder P.C. Duraisamy, in his address, praised Soumya Anbumani for her personality and style of communication.

"Soumya Anbumani's speeches are constructive and precise. She has emerged as an outstanding personality. Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss is a fine example of the saying that there is a man behind every successful woman. I am also an example of the same," he said.

The awards ceremony, which recognised and celebrated women who have made significant contributions in various fields, received an enthusiastic response from the participants and guests.

The ‘Suyashakthi’ Awards once again highlighted the achievements of women across diverse fields, celebrating their contributions and inspiring more women to pursue their goals and create a meaningful impact in society.

The event served as a platform to recognise women achievers and highlight their contributions across different sectors, reinforcing the importance of encouraging and supporting women’s entrepreneurship and leadership.