{"id":49072,"date":"2025-12-23T15:38:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/hafele-india-marks-year-two-of-l-i-f-e-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-women-in-the-furniture-design-ecosystem\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:38:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:08:17","slug":"hafele-india-marks-year-two-of-l-i-f-e-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-women-in-the-furniture-design-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/hafele-india-marks-year-two-of-l-i-f-e-initiative-strengthens-commitment-to-women-in-the-furniture-design-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"Hafele India Marks Year Two of L.I.F.E Initiative, Strengthens Commitment to Women in the Furniture &amp; Design Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\"><em style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;\">Empowering Women to Lead and Innovate in India\u2019s Furniture &amp; Design Sector<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">Hafele India has stepped into the second year of its pioneering initiative,\u00a0<strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">L.I.F.E \u2013 Ladies in Furniture Ecosystem<\/strong>, taking its efforts a step further to empower and elevate women professionals across India\u2019s furniture, design, and manufacturing landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: justify;\">A first-of-its-kind industry platform, L.I.F.E was launched to build a strong, supportive community for women in a traditionally male-dominated sector. In its second year, the initiative continues to expand its vision by facilitating deeper learning, stronger networks, and meaningful collaboration opportunities for women entrepreneurs, designers, architects, and manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: justify;\">Speaking about the initiative,\u00a0<strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">Padma Gupta, Director \u2013 HR, Customer Experience &amp; Strategy, Hafele South Asia<\/strong>, said:\u00a0<em style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\u201cL.I.F.E represents Hafele\u2019s belief that real progress comes from diversity and equal opportunity. Women across the furniture and design ecosystem have immense talent and potential. With this initiative, we are creating a space that not only recognises their contributions but actively supports their growth and leadership. L.I.F.E is a meaningful step toward building a more innovative, balanced, and future-forward industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">As the Chairperson of L.I.F.E,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">Amita Trehan, Founder, Bravura Design Solutions<\/strong>, added:\u00a0<em style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\u201cWomen in this industry are creators, problem-solvers, and changemakers. Yet many navigate their journeys in silos. L.I.F.E brings them together as a strong community\u2014one that celebrates their skill, nurtures ambition, and provides the support needed to progress with confidence. This initiative marks an important movement toward inclusion, collaboration, and shared growth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: justify;\">To celebrate this milestone, L.I.F.E hosted an in-person gathering at Bravura Design Solutions, a multidisciplinary design studio in Noida. The event brought together women leaders and professionals from across the design and furniture ecosystem for a day of meaningful discussions, sector-focused conversations, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Highlights included sessions on India\u2019s government roadmap for interior MSMEs and emerging trends shaping modular furniture, led by\u00a0<strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">Ms. Mercy Epao, IAS, Joint Secretary, SME, Government of India<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">Ridhi Kale, Senior Associate Editor, India Today HOME<\/strong>. The meet underscored the importance of a strong, collaborative platform where women can exchange ideas, gain insights, and collectively shape the future of the industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: justify;\">Moving into its second year, L.I.F.E is set to scale its impact through more on-ground interactions, expert-led learning formats, and a growing nationwide network. With Hafele\u2019s continued support, the initiative aims to reshape the professional landscape for women and build a more equitable future for the Indian furniture and design ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><span><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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