DELEGATIONS
Chaitali Das has been a state guest to the US, China and Nepal. She has also led and participated in various international delegations to countries like Netherlands, Canada, Bulgaria, Dubai, Czechoslovakia, Sri Lanka to name a few.
She was a part of the FICCI business delegation to Sophia, Bulgaria and Prague, Czechoslovakia, with His Excellency, The President of India, Sri Ramnath Kovind.
Her foundation has become an active signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, Network India and Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) established by UN Global Compact and UN Women under her leadership.
Her vision is to work with the global and the local community across borders, learning from each other’s best practices and combating mutual challenges to work collectively and effectively to create a better world for the present and the future generations.
Fortune Most Powerful Women, US State Department Global Mentoring Partnership Program, 2017
Chaitali Das, with the Most Powerful Women in the World, including Ivanka Trump, Dina Powell et al.
Chaitali Das represented India, alongside 20 Fellow participants representing their respective countries across the Globe, in the Fortune/ US State Department Global Women Mentoring Partnership Programme-2017.
It began in Washington DC with the orientation program for all mentees, followed by a gala dinner at the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic State Dining Room, U.S. state Department Head Quarters, Washington D.C.
Thereafter, she travelled to New York for another round of orientation, wherefrom she and her partner mentee, Cynthia were designated to be mentored at the world headquarter of the multinational giant, Johnson and Johnson, Brunswick, New Jersey, and later in Pennsylvania.
At the completion of the Mentoring program at J&J, she was back to New York for the closing ceremony with the most powerful women of the United States after the delegations visit for a meeting at United Nation HQ NYC.
Chaitali had some memorable moments, meeting with some of the most powerful women in the White House including Ivanka Trump, Dina Powell et al.
Chaitali Das, with fellow mentee, Cynthia, at the gala dinner hosted at the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic State Dining Room, U.S State Department HQ
Fortune MPW mentees, Chaitali Das and Cynthia with J&J Group World wide Chair, Sandi Peterson and Company Group Chairperson, Pharm, Jennifer Taubert
Fortune MPW mentees at the closing ceremony with Dona Karen of DKNY fashion label in NYC
First-Ever Voluntary Organization Delegation to China from India, 2018
A visit to the Sangfeng Environment, Waste Management Plant, Shanghai
Chaitali Das was nominated by the Former Hon’ble Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to Kolkata, H.E. Ma Zhanwu, to lead the first-ever delegation of five members of a Civil Society Organization to China between 20th to 26th May, 2018.
This novel delegation had an agenda of ‘A Green World Beyond Borders’ with special focus on healthy environment and waste management.
They visited the Waste Management Plants, organic farms and women’s entrepreneurship development centers in Yunnan Province and in Shanghai.
Visiting Yunnan Women’s Federation’s, International Centre for Skill Development
At the Shanghai Environment ENT Group plant
Kolkata Women Change Makers Delegation, 2018
Chaitali Das led the first-ever all-women’s delegation to the Peoples’ Republic of China, themed, ‘Kolkata Women Change Makers’ to China with the agenda of Poverty Alleviation and Women Empowerment.
Members of the Kolkata Women Changemakers’ Delegation, visiting the China-Vietnam border
At the School of Vocational & Technical Education, Yunnan Minzu University, Lancang-Luolong International Vocational Insitutute
Members of the Kolkata Women Changemakers’ Delegation, in the traditional attire of Yunnan
The delegation visited, Yunnan State Farms Group, Blueberry Manor, Kunming Luolong Residential Sub-District, Yunnan Minzu University, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Yunnan Minzu University School of Vocational & Technical Education, Poverty Reduction program at Jinping County, Jinshuihe National Port, Yunnan Kunming Panlong Hexu Nationalities Cultural Heritage School, Yunnan Women Entrepreneurs and Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Kunming City Planning Museum and Yunnan Baiyo Teayield Co. Ltd. to see the implementation of poverty alleviation schemes.
The delegation learnt about the various technological advancements made in agricultural machinery and technology, growth and development through leadership in various villages, poverty alleviation schemes of the Government and the UNDP programs for poverty eradication along with the various schemes of the government of China for the growth and development of women entrepreneurs in the country.
Members of the Kolkata Women Changemakers’ Delegation, visiting the China-Vietnam border
Visiting the Yunnan Kunming Panlong Hexu Nationalities Cultural Heritage School
Conclave, Bharat Mahotsav, Dubai, 2021
At the Jumeirah Palace with HE Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni
Chaitali Das, was awarded the ‘International Green Ambassador’ by HE Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni at the Conclave, Bharat Mahotsav in Dubai.
Chaitali presented the premium limited-edition jute bags to HE Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni, made from the jute reclaimed from the Guinness World Record Holding, largest jute bag in the world. HE Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni himself is also a Guinness World Record Holder for his unique collection of miniature cars. The jute bag presented to him has found a place of pride in his private museum in Dubai.
Presenting the Limited Edition Jute Bag, made from the reclaimed jute from the Guinness World Record Holding, largest jute bag in the world to HE Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni
At the Bharat Mahotsav Award Ceremony at Dubai
Chinese Delegation Visiting Rakshak Foundation and its Projects, 2019
Welcoming the five-member Foreign Affairs and Education Delegation from the Yunnan Province of People’s Republic of China
Meeting with the members of the Chinese Delegation at Rakshak Foundation’s Studio
A Foreign Affairs and Education Delegation of 5 members from Yunnan Province of People’s Republic of China was hosted by Rakshak Foundation on 18th August 2019 to discuss the proposals by Rakshak Foundation during the Kolkata Women Changemakers Delegation visit to Yunnan Province, China, to learn about its activities.
Chinese Delegation visiting the New Horizon Computer Training Centre
The delegation comprised of members from the South Asian Affairs Division and Policy Research Division of the Foreign Affairs Office of People’s Republic of Yunnan Province, Kunming Medical University and Education and Service Centre for International Students of Dali University.
The delegation visited various projects of Rakshak Foundation such as New Horizon Computer Training Centre, New Horizon Holistic Development Centre and Shakti Project for Women Economic Empowerment in the Chetla slums area.
Chinese Delegation visiting the a local Buddhist Temple in Chetla
The delegation members being welcomed by underprivileged women during the Chetla Slum visit
Yunnan Women Delegation of Friendship to India, 2019
Chaitali Das hosted the Yunnan Women Delegation of Friendship to India between 10th-16th December 2019. They visited Kolkata on the invitation of Ms. Das and recommendation of H. E. Zha Liyou, Consul General of China in Kolkata, the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province sent a first of its kind All-Women Delegation of 10 members of a Socio-Economic-Educational-Cultural Delegation as a goodwill gesture and to further strengthen the people-to-people connect between India and China.
The Delegation was led by Ms. Hu Yingxia, Director of Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province & Director of Women’s Federation of the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province. The delegation from Yunnan Province comprised of members from Foreign Affairs Office, Women’s Federation, Public and Private Sectors visited Kolkata and Chennai where they met various Ministers of the State, Corporate Officials, Chambers of Commerce, Entrepreneurs visited the Techno India University along with various projects of Rakshak Foundation.
Delegates of the All-Women Chinese Delegation at L&T, Chennai, Head Quarter
Meeting the Indian Chamber of Commerce Members and officials at Novotel
Saree draping session organized for the Chinese Women Delegation at the DKS Club
Dinner and cultural program at Raj Kutir
Sophia, Bulgaria Delegation, 2018
Prague, Czechoslovakia Delegation, 2018
Chaitali Das was a part of the high-profile Business Delegation to Sophia, Bulgaria accompanying Hon’ble President of India, HE Sri Ramnath Kovind, between September 4-5, 2018, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). She represented Rakshak Subidha Pvt. Ltd., as one of its directors and promoted the service industry and jute of India.
Chaitali Das was a part of the high-profile Business Delegation to Czech Republic, accompanying Hon’ble President of India between September 6-8, 2018, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). She has presented souvenirs made from Indian jute to the Ambassador of Czech Republic and his wife on the occasion, as a goodwill gesture.
Istanbul Summit, 2016
Chaitali Das, delivering her speech at the ‘Gender Equality & Peaceful Societies’ at the Istanbul Summit
Chaitali Das featured among the four esteemed speakers at the Istanbul Summit, invited to deliver their speeches, on the theme, ‘Gender Equality & Peaceful Societies’, alongside Women leaders from 33 countries across the world. The event was attended by over 6000 guests in Thailand, 2016.
The summit was attended by Ms. Pam Roach Washington State Senator, Ms. Fazilatun Nasa Bappy, Member of the Bangladesh Parliament, Ms. Zakia Shahnawaz Khan, Provincial Minister in Punjab for Environment, Pakistan, Ms. Bundith Prathoumvanh member of the National Assembly in Laos, Ms. Sevgi Akarçeşme, President and advisor at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
With women leaders at the Avani Hotel, Thailand
Chaitali Das, was one of the Women leaders from 33 Countries taking part in the event in Thailand, 2016
US State Department Alumnae Component programme in Nepal, 2017
Chaitali Das, with alumna of the Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership Program from different countries
Chaitali Das was invited to participate in the US State Department & Fortune Magazine’s, South Asia International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership Program organized by Vital Voices Global Partnerships. Women leaders from across the globe, shared their inspiring stories, their respective journeys from and challenges at the event.
With the US Ambassador to Nepal, Alaina Teplitz and delegates
At the Butterfly School, Kathmandu, a residential school for the children of prison inmates.
With mentor, Lauren Anderson, the first FBI officer posted in Paris
ICBC Canadian Business Delegation, 2017
Chaitali Das, with alumna of the Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership Program from different countries
With the Ambassador H.E. Nader Patel, Canadian Ambassador to India and President, ICBC, Rakesh Nangia
Chaitali Das, visited Toronto and Ontario, in 2017, as a delegate with the ICBC Canadian Business Delegation.
It was a 4-day event, where she attended a welcome ceremony and took part in meetings with respective ministers, B2B meetings, followed by a gala dinner at the ICBC & ICCC Award Night & closing ceremony of the Indo Canadian business delegation’s night as a Board member of ICBC.
The event was attended by Hon’ble Minister SME & Tourism Bardish Chagger, Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, President ICBC, Mr. Rakesh Nangia, HE Hony. CG India in Canada, Dinesh Bhatia, H.E. Ambassador Vikas Swaroop, Whole Time Director ICBC Mr Harsh Dhingra, CEO, ICBC Ms. Nadira Hamid along with other members of the delegation, at Toronto Metro Convention Centre.
With the Mayor of Ontario, John Tory
Felicitating the Canadian host, Deepak Chopra, President & CEO, Canada Post Corporation, Canada’s primary postal operator
WEF-The Hague, Netherland, 2018
Chaitali Das, was invited to the WEF-The Hague, Netherland 2018, to be awarded the ‘Exceptional Women of Excellence 2018’ honour, on the International Women’s Day 2018 in the City of Peace, Justice, Innovation and Empowerment.
Notably, the Honble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Smt. Mamata Banerjee, had also received an award for her ‘Kanyashree’ scheme from this city, in the year 2017, from among 600 nominations of such social welfare schemes across the globe.
Presidents’ Luncheon at the Rotary Convention- Atlanta, US, 2017
President’s Recognition Luncheon with RI President and incoming RI President and 2000 Rotary Club Presidents from across the world, at Rotary International Centenary Convention, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Chaitali Das, was invited to the President’s Luncheon as the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Calcutta, MILLENNIUM, Rotary District 3291, at the Georgia World Convention Centre in 2017, where she had dialogue with the Presidents and District Governors of various districts across the world to exchange ideas and best practices in their respective countries.