Women's Day 2025: Meet the 6 achievers who took over PM Modi's social media

International Women's Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended these trailblazing women for their remarkable contributions to society and their role in shaping a developed India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8) by handing over his social media accounts to six accomplished women from various fields on Saturday. 

 

The gesture reflects PM's commitment to "Nari Shakti" (women empowerment), allowing these achievers to share their inspiring journeys. The women featured were Vaishali Rameshbabu from Chennai, Dr Anjlee Agarwal from Delhi, Anita Devi from Nalanda, Elina Mishra from Bhubaneswar, Ajaita Shah from Rajasthan, and Shilpi Soni from Sagar.  

 

Vaishali Rameshbabu

The first to take charge of the Prime Minister’s social media on Saturday was chess prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu. She began competing in chess at the age of six and earned the prestigious title of Chess Grandmaster in 2023. Her remarkable skills and strategic brilliance have brought international recognition to India.   

 

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 Mishra and Shilpi Soni  

Scientists Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni jointly managed the PM’s social media accounts, representing India’s advancements in science and technology.  

- Elina Mishra is a nuclear scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai.  

- Shilpi Soni is a space scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).   

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

Ajaita Shah, the founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, has been instrumental in fostering rural entrepreneurship. Her initiative has empowered over 35,000 digitally-enabled women entrepreneurs, helping them become self-reliant business owners and last-mile distributors of essential products and services, thereby strengthening rural economies.   

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

Referred to as the “Mushroom Lady of Bihar,” Anita Devi established the Madhopur Farmers Producers Company in 2016. Through mushroom farming, she has uplifted numerous rural women, creating employment opportunities and promoting financial independence.   

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

 

Dr Anjlee Agarwal  

A champion for universal accessibility, Dr Anjlee Agarwal is the founder of Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility. With over three decades of dedication, she has worked to ensure inclusive mobility and barrier-free infrastructure, particularly in schools and public spaces, to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.   

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

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended these trailblazing women for their remarkable contributions to society and their role in shaping a developed India. In a post on X, he wrote, “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.”