Prime Minister Modi Empowers Six Inspiring Women on International Women's Day 2025
Women's Day 2025: On International Women's Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a unique initiative, entrusting six inspiring Indian women with managing his social media accounts. This move underscores PM Modi's commitment to promoting women's empowerment and showcasing their remarkable achievements to the nation. These women represent diverse fields and have made significant contributions in their respective areas.
Six Extraordinary Women Selected from Across the Nation
These six women were chosen based on their exceptional contributions. They hail from different parts of the country and work in diverse fields, encompassing sports, science, rural entrepreneurship, and social development.
List of Selected Women:
Vaishali Rameshbabu (Tamil Nadu) – Chess Grandmaster
Dr. Anjali Agrawal (Delhi) – Inclusive Mobility Expert
Anita Devi (Bihar) – Mushroom Farmer and Entrepreneur
Elina Mishra (Odisha) – Nuclear Scientist
Shilpi Soni (Madhya Pradesh) – Space Scientist
Ajayata Shah (Rajasthan) – Industrialist Promoting Rural Women's Entrepreneurship
Inspiring Stories of these Women
1. Vaishali Rameshbabu – India's Chess Grandmaster
Vaishali Rameshbabu from Tamil Nadu has been playing chess since the age of six. Her hard work and dedication earned her the Grandmaster title in 2023. She further brought laurels to India by winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Women's World Blitz Chess Championship.
2. Anita Devi – ‘The Mushroom Lady of Bihar’
Anita Devi, from Nalanda district in Bihar, overcame poverty and challenges to revolutionize mushroom cultivation. In 2016, she established the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company, empowering hundreds of rural women to become self-reliant.
3. Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni – Two Powerful Women of Science
Elina Mishra works at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and is making significant contributions to the field of nuclear energy.
Shilpi Soni is a distinguished scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), playing a crucial role in India's space exploration.
4. Ajayata Shah – Pioneer of Rural Entrepreneurship
Ajayata Shah is the founder and CEO of ‘Frontier Markets.’ She has helped over 35,000 women become digitally empowered entrepreneurs, boosting economic growth in rural areas.
5. Dr. Anjali Agrawal – Champion of Inclusive Mobility
Dr. Anjali Agrawal founded ‘Samarthya Centre for Universal Accessibility.’ For three decades, she has worked to promote barrier-free infrastructure for people with disabilities, making schools and public spaces more inclusive across the country.
A Message of Women's Empowerment
Through this initiative, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged women's achievements and conveyed the message that women are playing leading roles in every sector of the nation. He stated, "Today, I am the richest person in the world because I have the blessings of millions of women."
