Bengaluru: Sangeeta Sinha, an entrepreneur who built her career from a small home-based catering service into a growing restaurant chain, has been selected for the ‘Hospitality Queen’ title at the Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 – Season 2. The honour recognises her passion-driven journey in hospitality, commitment to quality and service, and her vision to empower women through sustainable livelihoods.
Award ceremony details
- Event: Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 – Season 2
- Category: Hospitality Queen
- Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore Auditorium
- Date & Time: Friday, 6 March 2026, 5.00 pm onwards
- Organised by: Team Abhaya, in association with Bangalore Sports Lovers Association
From a small kitchen to a growing chain
Sangeeta Sinha’s entrepreneurial journey began with a modest catering service. With limited resources but unwavering determination, she steadily expanded her work over the past decade into a restaurant chain rooted in quality, consistency, and customer trust. Her long-term ambition is to operate outlets run entirely by women—creating safe, dignified workplaces and stable incomes.
A purpose beyond profit
Raised in Purulia and later in a joint family in Sodepur, Sinha credits her upbringing for instilling values of resilience, responsibility, and togetherness. A B.Com graduate, she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood and family life, viewing business not merely as a career but as a calling.
Central to her mission is women’s empowerment. By training and employing women—especially from underprivileged backgrounds—she aims to foster financial independence, confidence, and self-respect. She believes that empowering one woman uplifts an entire family and strengthens society at the grassroots.
Recognition that fuels responsibility
The ‘Hospitality Queen’ honour, she says, strengthens her resolve to mentor more women, share skills, and build pathways to self-reliance. Starting with values taught at home and extending support to those around her, Sinha’s approach underscores inclusive growth within the hospitality sector.
About the Abhaya Bravery Awards
The Abhaya Bravery Awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate courage, integrity, and social commitment across diverse fields. Season 2 continues to spotlight leaders whose work blends professional excellence with meaningful community impact.
