Six inspiring women take over PM Modi’s social media accounts on International Women’s Day

In a unique initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 8, 2025) handed over his social media accounts to six inspiring women on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

These women hailing from all corners of the country shared their remarkable journeys, achievements, and challenges with the nation. They represent various diverse spheres including sports, rural entrepreneurship, science and technology and more.

The six were Vaishali Rameshbabu from Chennai, Dr. Anjlee Agarwal from Delhi, Anita Devi from Nalanda (Bihar), Elina Mishra from Bhubaneswar, Ajaita Shah from Rajasthan and Shilpi Soni from Sagar (Madhya Pradesh).

While four women presented their experiences individually, two of them — Shilpi and Elina — shared their inspiring journey jointly.

Vaishali Rameshbabu, a chess prodigy, has been competing at the highest level since the age of six. Her dedication to the game culminated in her achieving the prestigious title of Chess Grandmaster in 2023. She continues to make India proud on the global stage with her strategic brilliance and perseverance.

“Playing chess has been a learning, thrilling, and rewarding journey for me. But there is more… I want to give a message to all the women out there, especially the young girls — follow your dreams, no matter the hurdles. Your passion will power your success,” she wrote from the PM’s account on X.

Anita Devi from Bihar, shared her journey as a self-reliant farmer-entrepreneur. She narrated how her venture, Madhopur Farmers Producer Company Limited, has created livelihood opportunities for hundreds of women in her village.

Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, both scientists, highlighted the importance of women’s participation in science, urging more women to pursue careers in nuclear and space technology. “India is the most vibrant place for science, and thus, we call upon more women to pursue it,” they wrote.

Anjlee Agarwal, an advocate for universal accessibility, has led accessibility audits and policy advocacy efforts to improve infrastructure for persons with disabilities. She called for a stronger push towards a more inclusive India under the ‘Sugamya Bharat’ initiative.

Ajaita Shah, founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, delivered a message on financial empowerment and rural entrepreneurship for women.

Reflecting on their inspiring journeys after their messages, Mr. Modi said: “Since morning, you’ve all seen inspiring posts by extraordinary women sharing their own journeys and inspiring other women. These women belong to different parts of India and have excelled in different areas, but there’s one underlying theme — the prowess of India’s Nari Shakti. Their determination and success remind us of the boundless potential women hold.”

“Today and every day, we celebrate their contributions in shaping a Viksit Bharat,” he said in a post on X.

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