Often, we grew up reading fairy tale books where the princess is depicted as a delicate character and needs to be saved by her prince to live ‘Happily Ever After’. However, the new book of children is slowly changing as the perspective of ‘Fairy Tale’ or what ‘happily ever after’ means do not remain the same as before. Today, in modern India, women are holding high positions. Some inspiring women in our country definitely do not need rescue of some prince. They can change the way a young child thinks about gender roles in society. These women have broken the stereotype and came out stronger to make a better India.
These inspiring women have not only set their path different but also outdone their counterparts in the industry. They have motivated millennials to overcome age-old belief and their power to stand against the odd of society attributed them as most inspiring.
Below are 10 such living inspiring women who have contributed significantly to make India better. And many young children consider them as their role models.
Kiran Bedi
She is the first Indian woman to join as an officer in the Indian Police Service (IPS). She encouraged several other women to join the police services to serve the nation. Before becoming a strict police officer, she was a tennis player with long hair which she cut short when her duty demanded. She was a threat to the corrupted people. Also, she was a part of several anti-corruption movements. Currently, she is serving as the Lieutenant Government of Puducherry.
Sania Mirza
She is a professional tennis player who is currently ranked number 1 in the women doubles. She is an inspiration for both men and women who aspire to have a career in sports.
Arunima Sinha
Climbing the Everest peak is a dream for many. However, Arunima Sinha is one such tough woman who not only climbed the highest peak but also conquered five other top peaks in the world- all with just one leg.
Exactly! It sounds unbelievable but it is true. She is the first female amputee in the world to climb Everest. She sets an example for many who wish to overcome hindrances coming before their dreams.
Arundhati Roy
Reciever of many awards, Arundhati is a genius. She believes in fighting for the rights of those who don’t have any. With books to cling on to forever, she has inspired women to be unapologetic and stand for themselves.
Dr. Tessy Thomas
She is often referred to as the ‘Missile Woman’ in India. This is because she first led the missile operation in India. The media fondly named her ‘Agni Putri’ after she completed the missile building project where she was one of the developers.
Irom Sharmila
She is India’s one of the tough civil rights women activists. She is also a political figure who went on a hunger strike for 16 YEARS! It was while protesting for Armed Forces Act in Manipur. She has proved that women do not stay under the barriers when society is in concern.
Mary Kom
Every medal that she has earned is a story of a struggle she has endured. After winning the Olympic Bronze medal for India in boxing, she proved that she has the fortitude and mettle that makes a champion.
Nirupama Rao
Nirupama Rao served as India’s Foreign Secretary from the year 2009 to 2011. And she was the second woman in the country to hold the office! Thus, she was ranked among the 100 most influential women in the world by Twitter in the year 2012. She had 1.41 million followers then, which as increased in number now. Back in 1973, she also topped the All India Services Examination (UPSC). Now, that’s the lady we’re talking about!
Chaitra Teresa John
Chaitra is the first IPS officer to head the Anti-Naxal Terror squad in Kerala. She is the youngest women officer to hold the post. She is known for conducting raids on the district committee of the ruling party in Kerala. Therefore, she has set as an example for many women in modern India for being committed to serving the nation.
Chhavi Rajawat
A popular name in modern India for being the first sarpanch with an MBA degree. She ditched a high paying corporate job with a telecom company to become the sarpanch of a village Soda. She is working tirelessly to make the successful implementation of some projects. Few of them are improving toilet facilities, rainwater harvesting, etc in the village.