NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to “Nari Shakti” on the occasion of International Women’s Day, recognising women’s strength and contributions.
In a post on X, PM Modi announced that his social media platforms would be taken over by women from diverse fields, showcasing their achievements on the occasion.
“We bow to our Nari Shakti on #WomensDay! Our Government has always worked for empowering women, reflecting in our schemes and programmes. Today, as promised, my social media properties will be taken over by women who are making a mark in diverse fields!” the Prime Minister said.
‘Follow dreams, no matter hurdles’
Women from several field took over PM Modi’s social media account on Saturday and the first one was Chess Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu.
Vaishali Rameshbabu introduced herself and share the “learning, thrilling and rewarding journey” of becoming Chess Grandmaster.
“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,” the Chess Grandmaster said.
“I was born on 21st June, which coincidentally is now popular as International Yoga Day. I’ve been playing chess since the age of 6! Playing chess has been a learning, thrilling and rewarding journey for me, reflecting in many of my tournament and Olympiad successes. But there is more… ” she added.
Rameshbabu asked the women to follow their dreams, no matter the hurdles. She wanted to encourage women to follow their dreams and break barriers in any field they choose because “they can!”
Nuclear and space scientist takes over PM Modi’s X account
Next to take over the Prime Minister’s X account were Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist.
Both Mishra and Soni had a message for women- India is the most vibrant place for science and thus, we call upon more women to pursue it.
They also said that the infinite world of science and technology is very exciting as well as gratifying. “The sheer joy we get when our designed and developed systems are put into application is beyond words. India’s nuclear and space programme has many such scientists like us, whom we acknowledge,” Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni said.
Anita Devi, founder of Madhopur farmers producer
Meet the third lady who took over the PM Mod’s X account, Anita Devi, who is a founder of Madhopur farmers producer. The Madhopur farmers is situated in Bihar’s Nalanda.
Taking over Prime Minister’s social media account, Anita Devi talked about her struggling days and how her company is helping the women working there in getting a life of self-respect along with livelihood.
“My inspiration – To make women self-reliant! With the help of Bihar Government’s Jeevika Project and National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), I took training in mushroom production. After this, I have also connected hundreds of women with mushroom farming. Now my dream is that every woman in the village should stand on her own feet. After the announcement of the establishment of Makhana Board, I am also thinking about work related to Makhana,” she said through PM Modi’s X account.
Her message is – “they should become self-reliant and work to change their lives as well as the lives of their families. If you vow to move ahead with your dedication and hard work, then no power in the world will be able to stop you.”
