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

Prime Minister Modi hands over social media accounts to inspiring women on International Women's Day 2025.

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.