International Women's Day: Who Are The 6 Inspiring Women from Across India, Who Share Their Journey On PM Modi's X Handle

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating International Women's Day today with an extremely special and groundbreaking initiative. In a first, PM Modi's ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) handle will be taken over by six inspiring women representing the different parts of India, who will be sharing their journey in their respective fields via the Prime Minister's social media account.

Six Women Take Over PM Modi's X Handle on International Women's Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, showcasing his dedication to women empowerment, took a significant step by handing over his social media account to six remarkable women in honour of International Women's Day. This innovative move provided these outstanding women with a platform to share with the nation, their inspiring stories, accomplishments, and struggles. The women represent the different parts of the country, and different professional fields.

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Who Are the Women Who Are Handling PM Modi's X Account For A Day?

The women selected for this initiative come from various regions across the country, including the South, North, East, West, and Central India. The group includes Vaishali Rameshbabu from Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Dr. Anjlee Agarwal from Delhi; Anita Devi from Nalanda, Bihar; Elina Mishra from Bhubaneswar, Odisha; Ajaita Shah from Rajasthan; and Shilpi Soni from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. While four of the women shared their personal stories individually, Shilpi and Elina chose to tell their inspiring journeys together. These women represent a wide range of fields, such as sports, rural entrepreneurship, science and technology, and more.

Who is Vaishali Rameshbabu, a Chess Prodigy from Chennai?

Vaishali Rameshbabu, a chess prodigy, has been competing at the highest international levels of the game since she was just six years old. Her unwavering commitment to the game led to her earning the distinguished title of Chess Grandmaster in 2023. Today, she continues to bring pride to India with her strategic expertise and relentless determination on the international chess scene.

Who is Anita Devi aka ‘Mushroom Lady of Bihar’?

More popularly known as the ‘Mushroom Lady of Bihar’, Anita Devi is a prime example of self-sufficiency and ‘atmanirbharta’; she established the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company in the year 2016. By engaging in mushroom cultivation, she has not only improved the lives of many but also generated job opportunities for countless rural women, fostering financial independence and driving economic empowerment.

Who is Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets?

An entrepreneur by profession, Ajaita Shah, who is the Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, is playing a key role in transforming the rural entrepreneurship scenario and digitally enabling 35,000 women entrepreneurs. Her initiative empowers these women to become independent entrepreneurs who can support themselves financially, and also key distributors of vital goods and services, effectively connecting rural markets with broader economic development.

Who is Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, Advocate and Founder of Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility?

An advocate and founder of the Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility, Dr. Anjlee Agarwal has a three-decade-long career in which she has dedicated her life to universal accessibility, ensuring inclusive mobility and barrier-free infrastructure. With her help and contribution, schools and public spaces have become more friendly and accessible for people with disabilities.

Who is Nuclear Scientist Elina Mishra and Space Scientist Shilpi Soni?

Elina and Shilpi, who are sharing their journey, as nuclear and space scientists respectively, are an example of women's representation in the research and technology field. While Elina Mishra is a nuclear scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, Shilpi Soni is a space scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

These six women are representing Nari Shakti and are making the country proud with their achievements and constant efforts to make India more developed. Breaking barriers and achieving success, these six inspiring women are steadily working towards a Viksit Bharat.