Breaking the Glass Ceiling: One Roof at a Time - Kalpana Saroj

Kalpana Saroj (Kalpana) was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Women Entrepreneurs by the Government of India in 2006 in recognition of her outstanding achievement as an entrepreneur. Her life as an entrepreneur symbolizes the true face of the indomitable spirit of women in the face of adversity.

Her story reflects a life that dealt with countless problems with courage and refused to give up. From humble beginnings in a large family of eight, Kalpana went on to become a legend in society. Justifiably, she has been referred to as the original Slumdog Millionaire of India in every sense.