Sat Mar 08 07:21:29 UTC 2025: **Six Women Take Over PM Modi’s X Account for International Women’s Day**

NEW DELHI, March 8, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s X account was managed today by six prominent Indian women in celebration of International Women’s Day. The takeover featured messages of empowerment and inspiration from diverse fields, including chess, science, and entrepreneurship.

Chess Grandmaster R. Vaishali, scientists Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, “Mushroom Lady of Bihar” Anita Devi, Ajaita Shah (founder of Frontier Markets), and Anjlee Agarwal (founder of Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility) each shared their stories and perspectives.

Vaishali, a top-ranked women’s chess player, encouraged young girls to pursue their dreams despite obstacles, highlighting the importance of parental and sibling support. Mishra and Soni showcased the burgeoning opportunities for women in science and technology in India, particularly within nuclear technology and the space sector.

Devi described her journey to self-reliance through mushroom cultivation and creating employment opportunities for other women. Shah emphasized the importance of financial empowerment for women in rural India, while Agarwal advocated for accessibility and inclusivity for all.

This marks a continuation of a tradition started in 2020, where PM Modi similarly handed over his social media accounts to women achievers on International Women’s Day. The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to women’s empowerment through government schemes and programs in a separate post. The event provided a global platform for these women to share their inspiring stories and promote gender equality.

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