Blending timeless cultural reverence with grassroots women empowerment, the Ramayana Research Council has announced the launch of a nationwide initiative titled 'Shri Sita Samman' on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. Conceived to honor inspirational women who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and service across India, the campaign aims to reach every district across different states—spanning major cultural and educational hubs from New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Sitamarhi to Patna, Ranchi, Jaipur, Bhopal, and Dehradun. Through this outreach, women who have made remarkable contributions in social service, women empowerment, education, cultural preservation, and community leadership will be identified, celebrated, and documented. Setting an auspicious spiritual timeline for the initiative, the Council has scheduled the first grand 'Shri Sita Samman' ceremony in New Delhi on Monday, December 14, 2026, coinciding with the sacred festival of Sita-Ram Vivah Panchami.

District-by-District Outreach to Honor Unsung Women Achievers

According to Ramayana Research Council General Secretary Kumar Sushant, the core purpose of the 'Shri Sita Samman' campaign is to bring forward the lived struggles, perseverance, and inspiring achievements of women whose contributions often remain unsung beyond their immediate communities. Rather than limiting recognition to metropolitan centers, the Council’s organizational network plans to connect with grassroots changemakers across every district of the country.

To maximize participation and accessibility, the campaign will blend online and offline engagement programs leading up to regional and national award ceremonies. Nominated and selected women from diverse walks of life—including educators, social reformers, grassroots entrepreneurs, and cultural torchbearers—will be felicitated on public platforms so their journeys inspire wider societal respect for women’s dignity and leadership.

'Brave Daughters of India' Book Series to Document Inspiring Journeys

A defining highlight of the 'Shri Sita Samman' initiative is its commitment to creating a lasting literary archive of contemporary women role models. General Secretary Kumar Sushant shared that alongside felicitation events, the Council has finalized plans to publish dedicated books chronicling the life stories, personal challenges, and guiding ideals of the honored women.

As the flagship volume of this literary effort, a book titled "Brave Daughters of India" (Bharat Ki Veer-Putriyan) has already been prepared. The Council plans to bring out multiple editions of the series over time so that stories from every region of India find permanent documentation. Council representatives emphasized that through these publications, students and younger generations will be introduced directly to real-life examples of courage, sacrifice, and nation-building rooted in Indian values.

First Ceremony in Delhi on Sita-Ram Vivah Panchami (December 14)

Providing strategic direction to the expansion of the campaign, Ajay Bhatt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ramayana Research Council and Member of Parliament from Uttarakhand, stated that detailed plans are underway to scale the initiative across states. He noted that the campaign has been thoughtfully designed to honor women’s achievements and give rightful national recognition to their silent yet transformative contributions to families and society.

Guided by Saints and Linked With 'Shri Janaki Katha' Awareness

The 'Shri Sita Samman' campaign carries the blessings and spiritual guidance of revered saints associated with the Council’s advisory board. Council officials noted that the organization already conducts 'Shri Janaki Katha' discourses across various parts of India to highlight the ideals, strength, and cultural heritage of Mata Sita. By pairing those spiritual programs with the district-level 'Shri Sita Samman' initiative, the Ramayana Research Council aims to weave together cultural awareness and women’s dignity—turning reverence for traditional ideals into active celebration of modern Indian women.