Women Making India Proud
In India, women have a long and proud history of making significant contributions to their communities and country. Whether in the arts, business, education, or politics, Indian women are making a mark on the world. Here are just some examples of trailblazing Indian women who are changing their corner of the world for the better. Women have been breaking the barriers and making the country proud internationally over the years.
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Introduction
There's no doubt that Indian women have come a long way since 1947. These days, there are countless inspiring examples of Indian women who have made the country proud. Whether it's through their accomplishments in business or entrepreneurship, athletics or science, these women are role models for all Indians. So if you're looking for some inspiration, be sure to check out the stories of these amazing Indian women! From Kiran Bedi to Kalpana Chawla, women have always been at the forefront of change and progress in India. In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women who are making a mark on the world stage. Women are emerging as leaders in all spheres of life. This is a proud moment for India and is a testimony to the strength and resilience of women in our country. We look forward to seeing more women make a mark on the world stage and continue to make India proud.
5 Women who made India proud globally
Let's have a look at some of the women who have made India proud globally.
- PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to claim two Olympic medals after she won a badminton bronze medal in Tokyo, adding to her silver from Rio Olympics 2016. The star shuttler’ s journey from ‘Silver Sindhu’ to ‘double Olympic medallist’ is definitely epochal for sportswomen in India.
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the Chairperson and Managing Director of Biocon Limited, one of India’s leading biotechnology companies. A pioneer in the field, she has been instrumental in driving the growth of the Indian biotech industry. She was on the Financial Times 2011 top 50 women in business list. In 2019, she was listed as the 68th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.She was named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020.
- Chandigarh girl Harnaaz Sandhu made India proud when she won the Miss Universe crown after 21 years. The 21-year-old model is the third Indian woman to bring home the crown after Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen, who won in 2000 and 1994.
- Mary Kom is, without doubt, one of the most fascinating athletes on the planet. Kom has won a medal at all eight AIBA World Boxing Championships since its inception in 2001 (six golds, a silver and a bronze, most recently in 2019), risen to no.1 in the AIBA world rankings for a flyweight, and competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal after being beaten by eventual champion Nicola Adams. She was also the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian games (2014) and at the commonwealth games (2018).
- Indira Jaising is a leading human rights lawyer who has fought For decades, she has been at the forefront of some of the most important legal cases in India, defending the rights of women, children, and minorities. In 2018 she was ranked 20th in the list of 50 Greatest Leaders of the World by Fortune magazine. She was also the first woman to be appointed as Additional Solicitor General of India.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many accomplished women who are making India proud on the international stage. Their stories show that when given the opportunity, women in India can achieve anything they set their minds to. India has always been a land of opportunity, where any woman with talent and drive can make their dreams come true. We salute them for their achievements and wish them continued success in the future.
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