Archana Fets – 2025: A Celebration of Women, Enterprise, and Community

Archana Fets – 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm on March 6, 7, and 8 at Vyapara Bhavan, Ettumanoor. The three-day event highlighted significant themes – Entrepreneurship Day, Women’s Day, and CAG Gathering Day – reflecting Archana Women’s Centre’s commitment to empowerment, unity, and progress.

The celebrations were honored by the esteemed presence of His Beatitude Cardinal Mar George Alencherry (Former Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church), Mar Thomas Tharayil (Archbishop of Changanacherry Diocese), Francis George MP, Sebastian Kulathunkal MLA, Mose Joseph MLA, renowned film artist TS Kottayam Ramesh, K S Prasad, Noisha Jose K Mani, and other distinguished political leaders and guests.

A landmark moment of the event was the inauguration of “Symphony 20”, commemorating 20 years of dedicated service by Archana Women’s Centre. This milestone celebration also recognized excellence across various categories, presenting awards for Best Region, Best Archfed Leader, Best Farmer, and Best Group.

Special honors were conferred as follows:

• Archana’s Gender Sensitisation Award – Jio Baby (Film Director)

• Archana’s Women’s Rights Award – Mrs. Annie Babu (Director, Santwanam Charitable Trust)

• Archana’s Women Entrepreneurship Award – Mrs. Josmi Rajesh (Alachi, Online Fish Mart)

• Archana’s Media Award – Grace Antony (Malayala Manorama)

The three days of celebration were marked by vibrant gatherings, inspiring speeches, and a reaffirmation of Archana Women’s Centre’s mission to create a just, equal, and empowered society.