Youth on the Move in collaboration with CSR Sahyog Committee SIES School of Business Studies, Nerul; D Y Patil University School of Pharmacy (DYPUSOP), Nerul; NKES College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Wadala; Ideal College of Pharmacy and Research, Kalyan; Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy and Research Institute, Karjat organized an online lecture on ‘Women Empowerment and Inspiring Youth’ by Dr. Kalpana Gopalan, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment & Sports Department, Government of Karnataka on 26th March 2022 from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. The session was conducted on Microsoft Teams. The session began with Saraswati Vandana followed by a brief introduction of YOTM and address by its founder Mr. Rohit Mishra. Principals of all the collaborating institutes then spoke about their college and the theme of women empowerment. Dr. Kalpana Gopalan addressed the audience on the theme of women empowerment. She gave some examples of women she had met and how their journey was truly inspiring. She emphasized on the concept of investing in oneself, cultivating positive thinking and habits, seeking help when required, building a support network and fostering teamwork. She also urged women to be self-reliant. Furthermore, she also highlighted that it is very important to take things step by step and it is not possible to have everything at once. Everyone is different and one needs to find their own place and march to the beat of your own drum. One should utilize all the opportunities presented to them and grow to the fullest. One must indulge in small tasks to help oneself learn and grow and at the same time contribute in a small way to society. Guilt is a waste of emotional energy and must be discouraged. The session was highly appreciated by the attendees and the audience interacted with Dr. Kalpana Gopalan during the discussion after the session. The activity was co-ordinated by Dr. Priyanka Prabhu, Associate Professor, DYPUSOP.