Rashmiranjan Panda 
INWEC Announces “Raja Mauja 2026” – A Three-Day Celebration of Women Entrepreneurship, Odia Heritage and Vocal for Local.
Bhubaneswar | June 5, 2026 The Indian Chamber of Commerce Women Entrepreneurship Council (INWEC), under the aegis of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), announces its upcoming cultural and entrepreneurial event “INWEC Raja Mauja 2026”, scheduled to be held from June 12 to June 14, 2026 at Hotel Pal Heights, Bhubaneswar. This three-day event will bring together women entrepreneurs, cultural practitioners, artists, performers and thought leaders on a single platform. The upcoming festival is a grand celebration of Odia and Odisha heritage, strongly aligned with the spirit of Vocal for Local with powerful convergence of culture, creativity and Odisha pride. Held with the active support of the Government of Odisha, including the Departments of Culture, Tourism, Industries, Skill Development, and Youth Affairs, the event reinforces the state’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, preserving heritage, and promoting creative industries.
At its core, INWEC Raja Mauja 2026 will spotlight women-led businesses and enterprises, featuring a curated showcase across sectors such as handicrafts, fashion, lifestyle, wellness, food, and creative industries. The festival will present a dynamic blend of exhibitions, workshops, performances and curated conversations designed for inclusive public engagement. Key Highlights of Raja Mauja 2026 is Multi-day women entrepreneurs’ exhibition and shopping experience ,Showcasing Proud Odia designers and creative talents ,Celebration of Odia and Odisha cultural heritage , Strong focus on the Vocal for Local movement ,Food experiences and live tastings curated by MasterChef winner and expert chefs ,Traditional Odia art and craft workshops including Pattachitra Painting, Jhoti Chitta, Saura painting, Odia Pitha O Mitha, Fold Dance, Raja Saja Baja ,Thought-provoking panels and fireside conversations on culture, literature, handloom, music and cinema ,Comedy performances, celebrity interactions and cultural showcases ,Special Ollywood night with entertainment and film promotions ,A grand musical finale featuring leading Odia artists and cultural icons.
The event will be graced by an illustrious lineup of dignitaries and cultural icons, including senior representatives from Government of Odisha; Department of Culture; Department of Tourism; Department of Industries; Department of Skill Development; and Department of Youth Affairs; Hon’ble Mayor of Bhubaneswar Smt Sulochana Das; Hon’ble MLA Smt Sofia Firdous (Cuttack-Barbati); sporting icon Shri Dillip Tirkey; internationally acclaimed film producer Shri Jitendra Mishra; actor and MLA Shri Siddhant Mohapatra; Odissi maestro Shri Saswat Joshi; MasterChef winner Chef Abinas Nayak along with culinary contributors Anju & Manju Pradhan; Femina Miss India World Nikita Porwal, master weaver Smt Sukanti Meher,academic expert Prof. Binay Bhushan Jena; creative technologist & VFX artist Shri Dhruti Ranjan Sahoo and literary stalwarts Shri Dash Benhur, Smt Pratibha Ray and Smt Adyasha Das.
Speaking at the announcement, INWEC Convenor CA Swati Kejriwal mentioned that “INWEC Raja Mauja 2026 is a purposeful platform that celebrates the strength of women entrepreneurs while preserving and promoting Odisha’s cultural identity. It is designed to create visibility, opportunity and meaningful engagement between creativity, commerce and community. She further emphasized that the festival aims to strengthen ecosystem collaboration and provide sustainable opportunities for women-led enterprises. Suma Devi Dash (Co Convener, INWEC),J B Pany (past Chairman of ICC), and J P Pal (Regional head, ICC ODISHA ) present in this occasion.
