On the occasion of International Women’s Day, six inspiring women took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s social media handle X to share their remarkable journeys and experiences with the nation. These exceptional women, coming from different backgrounds and states, presented their life experiences in separate posts on X. Additionally, two out of the six women shared their journeys in a joint post. These women, who excelled in diverse spheres including sports, science, technology, rural entrepreneurship, are:
Vaishali Rameshbabu from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dr Anjlee Agarwal from Delhi
Anita Devi from Nalanda, Bihar
Elina Mishra from Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Ajaita Shah hailing from Rajasthan
Shilpi Soni from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Vaishali Rameshbabu, a chess prodigy, wrote, “Vanakkam! I am Vaishali, and I am thrilled to be taking over our PM Thiru Modi Ji’s social media properties, and that too on Women’s day. As many of you would know, I play chess, and I feel very proud to be representing our beloved country in many tournaments. Vaishali won the prestigious title of Chess Grandmaster in 2023.
Vanakkam!
I am @chessvaishali and I am thrilled to be taking over our PM Thiru @narendramodi Ji’s social media properties and that too on #WomensDay. As many of you would know, I play chess and I feel very proud to be representing our beloved country in many tournaments. pic.twitter.com/LlYTmqE2MQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2025
Elina and Shilpi, the two distinguished scientists, wrote jointly, “Both of us are seeing the wide range of opportunities opening up in our respective sectors. It was unimaginable that a sector like nuclear technology would offer so many opportunities for women in India. Similarly, the increasing participation of women and the private sector in the world of space makes India the most happening place to innovate and grow! Indian women surely have the talent and India surely has the right platform!”
Elina Mishra is a nuclear scientist at Mumbai’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Meanwhile, Shilpi Soni is a distinguished space scientist at ISRO ( the Indian Space Research Organisation).
Space technology, nuclear technology and women empowerment…
We are Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist and we are thrilled to be helming the PM’s social media properties on #WomensDay.
Our message- India is the most vibrant place for science… pic.twitter.com/G2Qi0j0LKS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2025
Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, shared her journey, stating, “One issue that remained close to my heart was the challenges women face in rural areas. These challenges could be financial, access to infrastructure and more. Thus, I have spent the last two decades to mitigate this. And, I feel proud that not only have I been able to make a difference, I am also seeing many more women rising to the occasion and doing the same.”
A financially empowered woman is a confident decision-maker, independent thinker, architect of her own future and a maker of modern India! And, our nation is taking the lead in building financially empowered women.
I, @Ajaita_Shah, am really delighted to be handling PM… pic.twitter.com/Jx0ony2hwS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2025
Anita Devi from Bihar wrote, “I have seen a lot of struggle in life. But I always wanted to do something on my own. In 2016, I decided to become self-employed. During that period, the craze for start-ups had increased so much. That is why 9 years ago, I also established my Madhopur Farmers Producer Company Limited.”
मैं अनीता देवी, नालंदा जिले के अनन्तपुर गांव की रहने वाली हूं। मैंने जीवन में बड़े संघर्ष देखे हैं। लेकिन मेरा हमेशा से मन था, अपने दम पर कुछ करने का। 2016 में मैंने खुद स्वरोजगार करने का निर्णय लिया था। उसी दौर में स्टार्ट-अप्स का इतना क्रेज बढ़ गया था। इसलिए 9 साल पहले मैंने भी… pic.twitter.com/DFrQ8sDJd2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2025
Anjlee Agarwal, founder of Samarthyam, said, “Here is more about myself- for over three decades, I’ve worked on universal accessibility and inclusive mobility. These sectors are integral to creating inclusive spaces. Basis my experience of the recent past, I am positive that accessibility and mobility are no longer remaining only in words but have been seamlessly assimilated with other aspects of governance.”
Namaste India and Happy #WomensDay.
I am Dr. @access_anjlee, founder of @samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility. Through PM @narendramodi’s social media handle, which I have the honour of taking over today, I want to ignite a spark of transformation, and seek a call to… pic.twitter.com/HTTgSYHpZd— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2025
