9th MSBEF Women’s Convention Concludes with Strong Resolutions, New Women Council Announced
The 9th Maharashtra State Bank Employees Federation (MSBEF) Women’s Convention saw 250 participants, strong discussions on women’s issues in banking, and the announcement of the new Women Council 2025.
Author: Neha Bodke
Published: November 24, 2025
The 9th MSBEF Women’s Convention concluded on November 22, 2025, bringing together nearly 250 women employees from across Maharashtra. Representatives from public sector banks, private banks, foreign banks and regional rural banks participated, making this year’s gathering one of the most diverse editions so far.
Image: Women employees and dignitaries who attended the convention.
Source: Lalita Joshi
Delegates attended from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Solapur, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Nanded, Latur and several other districts, reflecting the wide geographical participation within the Federation.
New MSBEF Women Council 2025 Announced
The key highlight of the convention was the formal announcement of the Maharashtra State Bank Employees Federation (MSBEF) Women Council 2025, comprising representatives from various banks and regions.
Image: Dignitaries addressing the women employees.
Source: Lalita Joshi
Chairperson
-Saroj Ajinkya (HSBC)
Vice Chairpersons
-Raksha Gawli (PNB)
-Disha Ghag (Bank of Maharashtra, Mumbai)
-Anuradha (Karnataka Bank)
-Alka Dhapate (Bank of Maharashtra, Pune)
-Madhuri M. (Canara Bank)
-Jyoti Kulkarni (Bank of Maharashtra, Aurangabad)
Convener
Ritu Karna (SBI)
Assistant Conveners / Regional Convenors
Aditi Tailor (BOB) – Mumbai Region
Vinita Bafna (Canara Bank) – Nashik Region
Reshma Bhaware (BOM, Aurangabad) – Marathwada Region
Shweta Yeladi (BOI, Pune) – Pune Region
Pooja Jadhav (BOM, Kolhapur) – Kolhapur Region
Sreeja Dhone (Union Bank) – Assistant Convener
Sanober (Federal Bank) – Assistant Convener
Manisha Chavan (Maharashtra Gramin Bank) – Assistant Convener
Inaugural Sessions Focused on Mindset, Mental Health & Constitutional Rights
The convention opened with a session by Dr. Sukhada Abhiram, Consulting Psychiatrist, who spoke about how mindset patterns influence stress, work-life balance and confidence.
This was followed by an address by Raahi S. G., journalist and researcher, on the role of the Constitution in women’s lives, with references to workplace dignity, equality and participation in decision-making.
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Image: Women employees attending the convention.
Source: Lalita Joshi
Image: Women employees attending the convention.
Source: Lalita Joshi
Women Delegates Raise Key Issues Across Banking Sector
According to the dignitaries, the floor interventions covered a range of workplace concerns faced by women employees across Maharashtra. Participants raised issues such as:
-Extreme staff shortages leading to burnout and unsafe working hours.
-Non-availability of ladies’ washrooms in certain branches, still a shocking reality in 2025.
-Concerns about ongoing privatisation of public sector banks.
-Implications of new Labour Codes and lack of clarity in implementation.
-Need for gender-sensitive infrastructure, safe workplaces, and structured career progression for women officers.
These discussions reflected the ground-level challenges experienced by women in different banking segments.
Convention Reflected Unity, Strength, and Forward Resolve
According to attendees, the 9th MSBEF Women’s Convention concluded with a packed hall and active participation from members across the state. The newly elected Women Council will carry forward the programme for 2025, focusing on campaigns, policy-related engagements and strengthening women’s representation in the banking sector.
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