A couple or more days ago, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced that he will hand over his social media accounts to women on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8. He also urged the citizens of the country to share the stories of women who are bringing a positive change in society and inspiring all of us under #SheInspiresUs.

Ever since, a lot of people have come forward to share the stories of women who inspire them and God, it feels so good to read about them. MyGovIndia, which is the official Government of India Twitter account dedicated to citizen engagement, has also been sharing the stories of these extraordinary women.

So for your dose of inspiration, here are some of the amazing women who shedding taboos and bringing a change in the society that makes us so proud of them. Have a look.

Nilima Tigga, a woman farmer from remote Kuru block in Jharkhand, is the President of a federation of nearly 13,000 women from 1,000 SHGs, working for the betterment of education, health, livelihoods, rights and entitlements.#SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/opyTJVecXs
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Kamal Kumbhar was born in Osmanabad, to a daily-wage labourer. Living in absolute poverty, she fought against the odds to start a successful business venture and has since, mentored more than 5,000 women to set up similar enterprises and become self-sufficient. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/pOUVRc3qfu

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Mukteshwari Bosco is building vibrant eco-systems of rural health care in remote areas, by transforming once-voiceless women into community healthcare entrepreneurs. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/OtTZrCdhjN
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

As a ‘barefoot business coach,’ Sadhana Deshmukh has enabled more than 1,000 women in the drought-affected district of Latur, Maharashtra, to use entrepreneurship for climbing out of poverty leading to increased household incomes by 40 to 50 percent. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/EKV7DbgY9h
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Sreeja Debnath overcame domestic violence, family abandonment and rejection by her family after she was rescued from a red light area. She went on to transform the lives of 5000 at-risk girls and women through Dance Movement Therapy.#SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/9cIhnVQtu9
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Kanthi D. Suresh is the first Indian woman breaking gender stereotypes to head a 24×7 digital sports channel called ‘Power Sportz’. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/rWruaD3gGT
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Passionate about women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship, Dr Vanita Vishwanath is a legendary figure for many women entrepreneurs across India. She is also involved with migrant workers, providing them skills training, financial services, legal aid, etc. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/aHs2sIpiF1
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Ruma Roka, learned the Indian Sign Language and single-handedly started Noida Deft Society in 2015. Today, the organisation is impacting over 300 persons with hearing disabilities through its various courses. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/apfWSJ5aQl
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Tara Das, who has made ‘Arisa pitha’ popular since 1999. Her ‘Rajmoni Foods’ today supplies the traditional pancake across Odisha and beyond. pic.twitter.com/LvgOyzLPhX
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

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Disha Shah, a 19-year-old budding entrepreneur from Chennai is working towards improving the financial literacy rate among women. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/4GdxPMcoG1
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Geetha Manjunath is the co-founder of an artificial intelligence-based healthcare startup that helps with early detection of breast cancer in a way that is safe, non-touch, radiation-free, and low-cost.#SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/TYjnuRFP8w
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Vanlalruati of Mizoram, HIV Positive, has counselled over 1,000 young women and girls living with HIV, reached over 10,000 drug users to increase awareness and campaigned to bring India’s free antiretroviral therapy programme to Mizoram. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/cnwYRGpxUQ
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mygovindia/status/1235767010581192707

Haryana’s Sonu Bala, a former part-time lecturer, runs a Common Service Centre and gives employment to many fellow villagers. CSCs are access points with computing infrastructure run and operated by a local entrepreneur. They are a cornerstone of #DigitalIndia.#SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/REM2hTdJ61
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Sarita Devi has transformed a vast tract of a barren, hilly region in Maoist-infested Lakhisarai district of Bihar into a “green zone” by planting over one lakh trees on her own. She has also opened her own nursery to donate plants to the local villagers.#SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/3ubIYmLedO
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Chetna Gala Sinha is a social activist working to empower women in drought-prone areas of rural India by teaching them entrepreneurial skills. She also set up the Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank – India’s first bank for and by rural women. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/mzSbUwGPu8
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 6, 2020

Captain Tanya Shergill is the first Indian Woman Parade Adjutant to lead an all-man contingent at an Army Day Parade. Isn't she inspiring? Do you know someone like her? Tell us , using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/5hIJnb1AeG
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Aparna Rajagopal is a Lawyer turned organic farmer who has turned 20 barren acres of land into a lush green farm. She also runs a school for 140 children of farmers. Isn't she inspiring? Do you know someone like her? Tell us, using #SheInspiresUs . pic.twitter.com/sUTLOIOIMY
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Meet Alpana Kirpekar, started her entrepreneurial journey from Ratnagiri by making potato chips and now has many factories, hotels etc. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/gkRXFYIJDA
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

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Dr. Nandita Pathak of Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh is helping women start their businesses to earn an honourable life and escape poverty. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/4ItAX48R5F
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Dr. Seema Rao, India’s first women commando trainer has trained Special Forces of India for 18 years without any compensation. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/RilYX4K9uc
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Meet Vidya Lakshmi, a Social worker who worked in rural Karnataka for promotion of cottage industry and popularising several similar products. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/izGw6b4xMM
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Meet Dr. Nandita Shah, recipient of the Nari Shakti Award 2016 for her pioneering work in the field of health and nutrition. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/dTcMMBm0I5
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

Halima Momin, an athlete from Jogeshwari who performs callisthenics. Do you know someone like her? Tell us such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/rjJirYBa0r
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 5, 2020

What woman in your life inspires you? Tell us in the comment section.

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