Empowered Women: Inspiring Stories of Strength and Resilience.
Name one industry, whether it is IT, sports, business, or law, where women are not thriving! It's 2022, and women all across the world are making their mark and showing their worth. The dramatic increase of female entrepreneurs, athletes, and change-makers in India is encouraging.
The following is a list of brilliant Indian women who inspire innumerable Indian females.
1. Seema Kushwaha: Advocate at the Supreme Court of India
The tireless champion who fought for Nirbhaya's justice for seven long years was Seema Kushwaha. Her commitment and hard work came off on the day when the execution of the prisoners brought tears of joy to the eyes of the entire country.
"It didn't matter that it was my first case; by persevering, I made up for every bit of experience that AP Singh lacked. Our efforts finally paid off after 7 years, 3 death warrants, and several delays, Seema Kushwaha said in an interview with Humans of Bombay. She is a strong woman who encourages Indian girls to understand their potential.
2. Hima Das – Indian Sprinter from Assam
Hima Das has a strong character and became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the IAAF World U20 Championship by rising from the ashes like a phoenix. She has received the renowned Arjuna Award, and her story inspires many young women by showing that nothing can stop you from achieving your goals if you put your mind to it.
"I would practice in muddy fields because I couldn't afford shoes and didn't have a place to do it." Himself Das
3. Lovlina Borgohain – Indian Boxer
Lovlina Borgohain is yet another role model for Indian women who excel in sports. Although she stole numerous hearts with her rousing performance at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, her road was everything from simple. Lovlina discussed the difficulties she had just before the Olympics in an interview with Hindustan Times, including COVID-19, her mother's kidney transplant, and her injuries. She persevered despite all obstacles, earning the coveted Arjuna Award for Boxing and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Boxing in the process.
"There is fear, but there is no medal if you fear." (Lovlina Borgohain)
4. Arundhati Bhattacharya - Indian banker and former Chairperson of the State Bank of India
One of the most motivating people in the finance sector is Arundhati Bhattacharya. She is the first female chair of the State Bank of India and came in at number four on Fortune's list of the region's most powerful women. In the 2016 edition of Forbes' list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, she came in at number 25. Moreover, Forbes India included her in its list of 2021's W-Powers. Currently, Arundhati Bhattacharya serves as CEO and chair of Salesforce India.
"I've had to give up a lot, but if I had it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. It merely requires setting your obligations in order of importance. It depends on your objectives and preferred methods. I think that instead of living up to the standards that society sets for them, people should set their own.” (Arundhati Bhattacharya)
5. Priya Semwal – Captain, Indian Army
The road Priya Semwal took to become Captain Priya Semwal is right up there with all the other inspirational tales of women in India. Following her husband Naik Amit Sharma's martyrdom, Captain Priya Semwal volunteered to join the Indian Army. As the first spouse of a non-commissioned officer to enlist in the military after passing her tests, she made history. She discusses it on NewsX. Captain Priya Semwal was frequently referred to as "Bichari" (poor creature) after the passing of her husband, and she was aware that it was her responsibility to reverse this label. She got her footing and began working towards becoming a commissioned officer in the Indian Army when she learned about the chance to enlist in the army as an officer.
"I am the first wife of a martyr to be appointed to the Indian army. starting with the NCO's wife. A non-commissioned officer, my spouse. (Priya Semwal)
6. Suchi Mukherjee – Founder & CEO of LimeRoad
Indian businesswoman Suchi Mukherjee is the face of LimeRoad, the biggest women-only marketplace in Southeast Asia. Her list of accomplishments is endless; from winning The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India's Best Woman Entrepreneur Award in 2017 to the Indian Chamber of Commerce's Incredible Women Leaders Award in 2022, the stories of her startup are being studied, analyzed, and admired around the world. Suchi Mukherjee got the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Niti Ayog, the Indian government, in April 2022.