Women's Day  

Facing social discrimination and financial hardship, Kaveri became Karnataka's first transgender auto driver, building a better life through self-employment. 

In 1947, after India gained independence, Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to serve as a governor in independent India, assuming office in Uttar Pradesh.

In the year 2016, Naaz Anjum started ‘Anjum Kitchen’ from her home, with just Rs 80 as an initial investment. With a passion for making biryani, she took her business to immense success.

While teaching design programmes to her fellows, Melanie noticed the challenges students faced with available design tools. This inspired her to conceive the idea for Canva, a user-friendly design tool that simplifies creativity.

Rajasthan’s Rupa Yadav was married as a child at the age of 8 and moved to her in-laws’ home a few years later. Recognizing her potential, her family supported her education. With immense dedication, she cracked NEET and is an MBBS doctor today.

Rajni received specialized training in pickle-making, took a loan of Rs 10,000 from a government bank and embarked on a new journey. Today, she has become financially independent and has successfully provided employment to 15 women.

23-year-old Parul Dhayal has been selected as a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. She completed her training on May 25, 2024.

Arti, a pink e-rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Amal Clooney’s Women Empowerment Award in the United Kingdom.

With a hope for a better life, Sonika decided to establish her own business. In the initial days, she faced financial difficulties, but she persevered and began making profits.

Driven by her passion for education, Prerna Jhunjhunwala started a pre-school called Little Paddington in Singapore. Today, her businesses are valued at Rs 330 crore.

Rajni Bector is the founder of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Limited and Cremica Group of Companies. By 2023, the value of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities reached Rs 6681 crore.

Ambika, hailing from a village in Tamil Nadu, was married off at 14. She became a mother of two kids by 18 and became an IPS officer at the age of 30.

IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar cleared the UPSC exams in 2006. She was appointed as the Assistance Commandant of Makum in 2008. Her first task was to manage the conflict between Bodo militants and illegal Bangladeshi terrorists.

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited is the third largest tractor manufacturer in the world. Mallika Srinivasan serves as the Chairperson and Managing Director of TAFE. She has been honoured with India’s prestigious award Padma Shri for her remarkable contributions.

Renu Singhi is a 58-year-old woman from Rajasthan who started her cycling career at the age of 52. Renowned as the Iron Lady of cycling, she recently completed a rigorous 125-kilometre journey from Miao to Vijaynagar.