Delhi, October 16, 2025: Manika Vishwakarma (Miss Universe India 2025), inspired students during an exclusive meet-and-greet session at Lakmē Academy Powered by Aptech. The event celebrated confidence, empowerment, and career growth, offering students a chance to interact with a celebrated achiever from the beauty and fashion industry.

Sharing her journey from modest beginnings to national recognition, Manika spoke about the power of self-belief, discipline, and lifelong learning in achieving success. She emphasized that education is the cornerstone of empowerment, encouraging young women to pursue their dreams boldly and break societal barriers.

Highlighting the evolving beauty and fashion landscape, Manika motivated students to explore career opportunities that combine creativity, business insight, and entrepreneurship. She also shared practical guidance on personal branding, confidence, and professional ethics—essential traits for building a strong and sustainable career in the beauty domain.

Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer- Global Retail Business at Aptech Limited, expressed his enthusiasm about the event, stating, "At Lakmē Academy Powered by Aptech, we equip our students with industry-relevant skills and the confidence to transform their passion into successful careers. Engaging with accomplished individuals like Manika Vishwakarma, Miss Universe India 2025 bridges the gap between inspiration and education, motivates students to excel in their craft and envision themselves as future leaders in the industry."

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session and photo interactions, leaving students motivated and inspired. The session reaffirmed Lakmē Academy Powered by Aptech’s commitment to nurturing future-ready beauty professionals who lead with skill, confidence, and purpose.

About Lakmē Lever
Lakmé Lever Pvt. Ltd (Lakmé Lever) is a 100% subsidiary of HUL. It operates India’s first and leading chain of Lakmē Salons that offer expert services in Hairstyling, Skin and Beauty care. With nearly 40 years of experience and a footprint of over 450+LakmēSalons across 160 cities, Lakmē Salon has a deep understanding of the beauty industry. Known for its magical concoction of stunning make-up, fabulous hair and excellent skin services, Lakmē Salon brings the backstage expertise and experience of Lakmē Fashion Week to modern Indian women through a team of over 5000+ highly trained professional stylists. With professionally trained hair and makeup experts with countless shows under their belt and outstanding skin services, Lakmē Salons offer customers a distinct portfolio of services and backstage rituals presented in a unique Runway Secrets menu. Continuous innovation in the portfolio is at the centre of Lakmē Salons’ growth philosophy. In 2015, Lakmē Lever formalised a strategic alliance with Aptech – a global leader in vocational training to set up beauty academies to train aspiring stylists across India and equip them to start their careers in the beauty industry. Lakmē Academy, powered by Aptech, is present in 115 locations across the country and offers foundation and advanced level courses in skin, hair and make-up.