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Swagatika Panigrahi from Gajapati (Odisha) won the Mrs. Asia World Gold 2026 title
Gajapati (Odisha). Swagatika Panigrahi, a daughter of Parlakhemundi in the Gajapati district of Odisha, has brought honor to India and Odisha on the international stage by winning the title of Mrs. Asia World Gold 2026 at the prestigious Mrs. Asia World 2026 competition held in Thailand. An Associate Technical Project Manager, international beauty queen, and a strong advocate for emotional health, Swagatika has previously been selected as a Goodwill Ambassador for Mrs. India Pride of Nation 2025 and has also been honored with The Great Podium National Award. Swagatika, who holds an M.Tech from IIT Roorkee, is actively involved in women’s health, mental health, and emotional empowerment, both in the technical field and in the field of breast cancer awareness. She volunteers with the Indian Cancer Society, Bengaluru, and participates in the breast cancer awareness campaign. Swagatika believes that emotional education should be an important part of children’s education. Her message, “Beyond the Code – Breaking Stigma, Decoding Mental Health with a Technical Touch,” symbolizes awareness and positive change in society. He
She credited her family, especially her husband Sujit, daughter Divyanshi and father Bhaskar Panigrahi, for her achievement.
