Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that on the occasion of Women's Day this Sunday, he would hand over his social media accounts "to women whose life and work inspire us". PM Modi also asked his followers to share stories of such inspiring women using the hashtag #SheInspiresUs.
Since his appeal, Twitter has been flooded with tales of extraordinary women who are challenging gender stereotypes with their work. MyGovIndia, the Government of India Twitter account dedicated to citizen engagement, has now shared some of these stories in a thread that is steadily going viral on the microblogging platform.
Meet some of the amazing women who are shattering glass ceilings with their work:
Neela Kaushik, founder of GurgaonMoms, has built a community of over 30,000 strong women.
Meet Neela Kaushik who is the Founder of GurgaonMoms, currently a 30k strong community of mothers. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. @PMOIndia @PIB_India @smritiirani @MinistryWCD pic.twitter.com/S4hfOdB0TE
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
At 19, Halima Momin is a callisthenics performer and a "positive voice for Muslim women".
Halima Momin, an athlete from Jogeshwari who performs callisthenics. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/rjJirYBa0r
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Sindhutai Sapkal is affectionately known as the "Mother of Orphans".
Sindhutai Sapkal is an Indian social worker known for her work in raising orphaned children in India. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/6qJkqV10CK
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Maya Vishwakarma is on a mission to end the taboo surrounding menstruation.
Maya Vishwakarma, popularly known as ‘Pad-woman of India', is on a mission to end taboos around menstruation. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/WN474Tqy1H
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Bhakti Sharma, in 2015, became the youngest and the first Asian woman to create a swimming record in Antarctica, covering a distance of 2.25 km.
Meet Bhakti Sharma, youngest and the first Asian woman to create a swimming record in Antarctica. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/AjhZLAefkc
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Dr Nandita Shah is known for her pioneering work in the field of health and nutrition.
Meet Dr. Nandita Shah, recipient of the Nari Shakti Award 2016 for her pioneering work in the field of health and nutrition. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/dTcMMBm0I5
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
The Sarpanch of Pragpura, Allen Mahesh Swami, has worked tirelessly for girl education.
Allen Mahesh Swami, Sarpanch of Pragpura, started spreading awareness about education for girl child. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/gs6wDAsm2w
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Social worker Vidya Lakshmi has worked for the promotion of cottage industry.
Meet Vidya Lakshmi, a Social worker who worked in rural Karnataka for promotion of cottage industry and popularising several similar products. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/izGw6b4xMM
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Dr. Seema Rao, India's first women commando trainer has trained Special Forces of India for 18 years.
Dr. Seema Rao, India's first women commando trainer has trained Special Forces of India for 18 years without any compensation. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/RilYX4K9uc
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Mithali Raj, captain of India's women cricket team, often regarded as one of the greatest batswoman to have ever played the game.
Meet Mithali Raj, captain of India's women cricket team, regarded as one of the greatest batswomen to have ever played the game. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/4EjXpyfpmX
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Dr Nandita Pathak helps women start businesses.
Dr. Nandita Pathak of Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh is helping women start their businesses to earn an honourable life and escape poverty. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/4ItAX48R5F
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Businesswoman Alpana Kirpekar started her journey from Ratnagiri by making potato chips.
Meet Alpana Kirpekar, started her entrepreneurial journey from Ratnagiri by making potato chips and now has many factories, hotels etc. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/gkRXFYIJDA
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020
Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8. The day is observed to bring attention to women's rights issues while celebrating the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural and political spheres.
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