Page 3 - Cafe Social Covid Special2 2020

Cafe Social #stay@home_edition 02

which I feel are requisite for
life as well as business or
profession” She replied
confidently. Inspired to
encourage women to not
just be a “front seat girl” but
to explore the thrill and
beauty of driving, especially
the power and sense of
independence that came
with it, Garima organized an
expedition of 20 female
drivers to Spiti, in Himachal
Pradesh. Interspersed with a
beautiful countryside and
inhospitable roads, her
vision was to create a space
for women to explore their
confidence on the road and
push themselves to drive on
something more than a joy
ride. This unique expedition
proved immensely gratifying
as the women trudged and

snaked through the twists and turns of roads with confidence and zeal. A former member
of the Professional Mahindra Rally team in as the women trudged and snaked through the
twists and turns of roads with confidence and zeal. A former member of the Professional
Mahindra Rally team in the 'Time
Distance Speed' category, Garima says
that travel companies also sense
business opportunities in organising
such exclusive events for female car
drivers who also feel more comfortable
driving with an all-female team.

Facilitated as superwoman by Radio
One, Garima is the first female
professional driver for Mercedes Benz
Luxe Drive. She never felt that women
drivers are unwanted in such events
and equally welcomed in male bastion
of Indian motor-sport. On the contrary,
she received encouraging response
from her male counterparts and
requisite support during her journey.
She is also the Country Committee
Chairperson, India for Motorsport of the
All Ladies League & Women Economic
Forum.

(Based on candid chat with Adv.
Nalini Mishra )

INBOOK runs free educational classes in the villages through Inbook Vidyakul