Deepanjali Lahiri

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Deepanjali Lahiri is a project and people strategist with 19 years of experience across IT, hospitality, retail, and the development sector. She has led large-scale business transformations and built systems to enable equity, confidence, and access for underserved communities. Deepanjali is passionate about creating spaces where individuals who have historically been left out can thrive with dignity.


Articles by Deepanjali Lahiri


a large group of women seated in an auditorium and focused on the front of the room--marginalised women

October 22, 2025
Listening, by design: Centring inclusion around marginalised voices
Marginalised communities aren't limited by skill, but by self-doubt, social messaging, and isolation. They need spaces where they can speak freely and be consistently heard.
An illustration of people in five rows. The people are in blue against a yellow background, except for a red one that stands out_Muslim women_resized

August 23, 2022
Hiring biases prevent Muslim women from joining the workforce
According to a recent study, Muslim women in India are half as likely to get callbacks for entry-level jobs as compared to Hindu women. What can organisations do to build a more inclusive hiring process?
office board room-Muslim women Indian workforce

July 30, 2021
Muslim women in India’s workforce: Where are they?
Indian Muslim women are practically invisible in leadership positions and boardrooms across the country. What needs to change to ensure they get a seat at the table?
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