Skål International India National Congress 2025 Concludes in Mumbai
The Skal International India National Congress 2025 concluded at Sahara Star, Mumbai (Sept 12–14), with a record 200+ delegates from India and abroad. The event featured prominent personalities, including Maneka Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Pooja Bedi, Subhash Ghai, and Zayed Khan, adding star power to the occasion.
At the core was the Annual General Meeting, where President Sanjeev Mehra and Treasurer Monik Dharamshi presented transparent reports and outlined Vision 2025–2030 for growth and global engagement.
The first-ever Skål Indian Excellence Awards recognised outstanding clubs and members for performance, innovation, CSR, and global outreach. Chennai, Goa, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kolkata, Jammu & Kashmir, and individual leaders were among the winners.
India’s leadership was reaffirmed as the largest Skål country globally, surpassing the USA, with four Indian clubs ranked among the world’s top ten. Ambitious expansion plans include launching clubs across all states and UTs, strengthening collaboration through twinning, and positioning India as a hub for global tourism networking.
The congress emphasised sustainability with eco-friendly practices and showcased the spirit of “Doing Business Among Friends” through vibrant networking and cultural exchanges. Looking ahead, Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Jammu & Kashmir are finalists to host the 2026 congress, while India also eyes hosting global and Asia congresses.
THE SKÅL INTERNATIONAL INDIAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025
For the first time, Skål International India’s national board has launched the Skål International Indian Excellence Awards 2025, designed to recognise outstanding contributions from clubs, individuals, and Friends of Skål. The awards celebrated the achievements in club performance, membership growth, innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
The Award List
1. Best Performing Indian Skål Club of the Year 2025 – Skål International Chennai
2. Best Active Indian Skål Club of the Year 2025 – Skål International Goa
3. Fastest Growing Indian Skål Club of the Year 2025 – Skål International Bangalore
4. Best Indian Skål Club Event of the Year 2025 – Jointly presented to Skål International Kolkata and Skål International Jammu & Kashmir for their inspiring Twinning Ceremony — a historic milestone that reflects unity, collaboration, and friendship across regions.
5. Best Indian Skål Club CSR of the Year 2025 – Skål International Coimbatore
6. Recognition as a Reckoning Force – Skål International Kochi
7. Recognition for Outstanding Young Skål Engagement – Raja Gopal Iyer, Skål International Trivandrum
8. Indian Skålleague of the Year 2025 – Kamleshwaran P.S., Skål International Chennai
9. Recognition for Global Outreach – N.S.N. Mohan, Deputy Vice President and Director of Region 10, Skål International
BUSINESS AMONG FRIENDS, ENTERTAINMENT AMONG STARS
The congress also created vibrant opportunities for Skålleagues to interact, network, and embody the philosophy of “Doing Business Among Friends ” in SKAL. Delegates from across India and abroad participated in sessions, networking breaks, and fireside chats. Over 200 events were hosted nationwide by Skål clubs in the past year, highlighting the strength of the grassroots network.
A landmark event, the Mumbai congress blended business, friendship, and vision — setting new benchmarks for Skål worldwide.
