Varuna Anand Receives Bharat Entrepreneur Award at Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit 2024 at New Delhi

New Delhi, 6th September 2024 – Varuna Anand, Proprietor of The Splendor of Kashmir, was honored with the prestigious Bharat Entrepreneur Award at the Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit hosted by the Entrepreneurs Association of India (EAI) at the NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi. This summit celebrated exceptional entrepreneurial talent from every corner of the country, from Jammu & Kashmir to Kerala and the North East to Gujarat.

Mr. Abhishek Kumar, President of EAI, delivered the welcome speech, greeting the esteemed guests, delegates, and awardees gathered from across India.

The event’s Chief Guest was Mr. Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, along with distinguished dignitaries such as Mr. Arun Sharma, Chairman of Forbes Global Properties and former DGP of Gujarat, Mr. Amitabh Verma, Ex-Banking Secretary of the Government of India, and Ms. Subhadra Singh, Head of Women Development Programs at EAI, Padma Shri Kanwal Singh Chauhan, popularly known as the father of baby corn in India, Member governing body ICAR & FSSAI.

The Entrepreneurs Association of India (EAI) was established in 2011 and is a leading organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across India. It is a non  for profit organisation with 20 thousand members.


EAI works to create a robust platform for business growth, innovation, and economic development, with a special focus on supporting Women Entrepreneurs, Farmers  and MSMEs across diverse sectors with special emphasis on the underprivileged & marginalized sections of society.

Varuna Anand’s recognition further highlights the remarkable contribution of Jammu & Kashmir’s artisans and her commitment to preserving & promoting the traditional crafts of the region.