Kolkata, 16th May, 2025: Ladies Study Group LSG, one of India’s pioneering women’s organizations, has appointed Ms Richa Agarwal, Director, Emami Paper Mills Limited, CEO, Emami Art & Chairperson, Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) as its President for the year 2025–26. With a bold and inspiring theme for the year – “Lead The Change”, she brings a renewed vision of purpose, empowerment and innovation to the legacy of LSG.
Her appointment marks a significant milestone as LSG continues its mission to foster knowledge, leadership, and social change among women. Through her multifaceted experience spanning industry, culture and social impact, Ms Agarwal is poised to steer the group into a new era of relevance and resilience.
“Lead The Change is not just a motto – it’s a call to action. This year, we, the LSG team will focus on enabling women to become changemakers across sectors, driving forward ideas that are inclusive, forward-thinking, and rooted in compassion”, said Ms Richa Agarwal, President, Ladies Study Group.
A dynamic business leader and cultural advocate, Ms Richa Agarwal is also on the Board of Directors of Asia Society India Centre, underscoring her deep commitment to both enterprise and the arts. Her vision for LSG in 2025–26 is both inspiring and actionable, promising to lead the organization into a new and impactful chapter.
Ladies Study Group:
Way back in 1966, some stalwarts from the Indian Chamber of Commerce realized that in spite of the spread of education among women, their potential aptitudes and merit were hardly given due recognition. Therefore, in order to create a platform that encourages women towards mobilizing their talents and participate in issues relating to the national fabric, they set up the Ladies Study Group. It was inaugurated by the then Governor of West Bengal, Ms. Padmaja Naidu.
The LSG today comprises of an enlightened group of women who are highly conscious of their environment and totally committed to the study and analyses of the socio economic trends which are prevalent not only in India but throughout the world. It’s more like a sisterhood between women bonded by the passion of learning. From a group of 12 women sitting round a table at the Indian Chamber premises, we are now 500+. The members hail from various segments of society and from diverse fields such as industry, art, finance, technology, fashion, fitness, lifestyle etc.