About Shakti Udghosh

A movement of courage, unity & transformation

Founded by Ms. Preeti Choudhary and carried forward by hundreds of hands, Shakti Udghosh is a women-led movement building strength, dignity and opportunity across Jammu Kashmir.

Shakti Udghosh members at a flag-lined ceremony in the mountains

Women riders, ready before an all-women expedition

A Shakti Udghosh rider at a Himalayan war memorial with the national flag
2017where the
journey began
Our Story

Courage, turned into careers

Shakti Udghosh turns courage into careers. Founded in 2017 by Ms. Preeti Choudhary and powered by hundreds of trainers, riders and volunteers, we build strength, confidence and self-reliance in the women of Jammu Kashmir, especially in its border and underprivileged communities.

800+ women trained for the J&K Police, SSB & Agniveer

229 border villages reached on the Nasha Mukt Seema Yatra

5/yr all-women expeditions, from Drass to Siachen

LG recognised on “Aawam ki Aawaz” for grassroots impact

Our Mission

To empower women by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to lead meaningful change in their lives and communities.

  • Leadership & Self-Reliance
  • Civic Awareness & Education
  • Health & Social Well-being
  • National Pride & Social Responsibility

Our Vision

A future where every woman is a symbol of strength, resilience and inspiration, a society where women are empowered, socially engaged and nationally contributive.

  • Empowered
  • Socially Engaged
  • Nationally Contributive
What Drives Us

Our core values

The principles that guide every ride, every training session and every campaign.

Empowerment

Building leadership, self-reliance and confidence so every woman can lead change in her own life and community.

Resilience

Nurturing physical and mental strength, from the training ground to the highest mountain passes.

National Pride

Honouring our armed forces and inspiring patriotism, service and unity across communities.

Service

Reaching last-mile and border communities with health, education and relief, leaving no one behind.

Awareness

Driving civic, health and anti-drug awareness so informed citizens build a stronger society.

Inclusion

Creating equal opportunity for women of every background to be socially engaged and nationally contributive.

Ms. Preeti Choudhary, Founder & Convenor
Message from the Founder
Shakti is not just a word, it's a movement of courage, unity and transformation. With every ride, every training session and every campaign, we move closer to a stronger nation led by empowered women.

Ms. Preeti Choudhary

Founder & Convenor

Motobiker & Social Activist

Our Journey

Milestones along the way

A timeline of the campaigns, expeditions and moments that shaped Shakti Udghosh.

Jul 2017

“Our Army Our Pride” Motor Rally

A 600 km ride to Drass in honour of Kargil heroes, attended by Randeep Hooda and Kailash Kher.

2020

COVID-19 Relief

Distribution of food and essentials to vulnerable communities through sustained outreach.

Jul 2022

Tiranga Bike Rally

From Jammu to the Kargil War Memorial on Vijay Diwas, celebrating national unity and military sacrifice.

Mar 2023

International Women's Day Rally

30 women bikers rode from Jammu to Billawar (Machedi), celebrating resilience and gender equality.

Jul 2023

Ride for Drug-Free India

An anti-drug rally from Jammu to Kargil on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Mar 2024

Shakti Samman Samaroh

Felicitation of women trained under Shakti Udghosh and selected into defence and paramilitary forces.

Jul 2024

Ride with Pride: Jammu to Siachen

An all-women expedition honouring the heroes of Zojila, Kargil and Operation Meghdoot.

2024

Office Inauguration & Sewa Shakti Saahas

The SUF office at Bhalla Enclave was inaugurated, and 125 girls were trained in self-defence in Poonch.

Mar 2025

Nasha Mukt Seema Yatra

An all-women expedition covering 229 border villages from Kathua to Poonch against drug abuse.

How We're Organised

The people behind the mission

A women-led structure built on a board, executive members and trusted mentors.

Board Members

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Ms. Preeti Choudhary

Founder & Convenor

A passionate social activist and motobiker, Preeti founded Shakti Udghosh to empower the women of Jammu Kashmir through leadership, training and national service.

Executive Members

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Leadership Team

Program & Operations

A dedicated core team that designs and runs training, rallies, health camps and awareness campaigns across the region.

TC

Trainers & Coaches

Project Virangana & Sewa Shakti Saahas

Fitness, academic and self-defence trainers who prepare women for uniformed services and build confidence in young girls.

VR

Volunteers & Riders

Community & Expeditions

Hundreds of volunteers and women riders who power our rallies, outreach and grassroots presence in border communities.

Be Part of the Movement

Every woman empowered makes the whole nation stronger.

Join hundreds of volunteers, riders and donors building a future of strength, dignity and opportunity across Jammu Kashmir.