From being an efficient homemaker to running a campaign, launching an initiative, reporting an achievement, and many more, women have proven their mettle in every sphere across the world.
International Women’s Day is observed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, the day is observed on March 8 with the purpose to support a platform that helps forge positive change for women.
On the occasion, PM Modi said “Saluting our indomitable #NariShakti on International Women’s Day! India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of our nation. It is our Government’s honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors.”
Saluting our indomitable #NariShakti on International Women’s Day! India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of our nation. It is our Government’s honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2021
Speaking about empowering women and promoting gender equality, the President said “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens. Women in our country are setting new records and achievements in various fields. Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice and eliminate inequality between women and men.”
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens. Women in our country are setting new records and achievements in various fields. Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice and eliminate inequality between women and men.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 8, 2021
Every year, the day has a theme and the theme for 2021 is ‘Let’s all choose to challenge’. “We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world. From challenge comes change, so let’s all choose to challenge”, states the website.
Government organisations, Bollywood celebrities, politicians, and sports persons took to social media with wishes on the occasion:
Here’s an initiative by Central Railways, India
Manisha Mhaske, motorwoman piloting CSMT-Panvel local leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 09.06 am on the occasion of #InternationalWomensDay: Central Railways pic.twitter.com/zRAirCadnt
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2021
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged off walkathon on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Delhi: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged off walkathon on the occasion of #InternationalWomensDay today pic.twitter.com/SofD8NQTgu
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2021
All women staff for Alliance Air’s inaugural flight to Bareilly, UP on International Women’s Day
Delhi: All women staff for Alliance Air’s inaugural flight to Bareilly, UP on #InternationalWomensDay
“We have women pilots, cabin crew, ATC controllers, engineers & security for the inaugural flight,” says Harpreet A De Singh, CEO, Alliance Air pic.twitter.com/iFm1eDn1Ic
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2021
Malaika Arora wishes every woman in her signature style inspired by yoga
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Mandira Bedi took to Instagram and wished her fans on the occasion
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Be it any field, ladies have never left any stone unturned to prove themselves. To commemorate the occasion, let’s celebrate womanhood by saluting those ladies who ‘chose to challenge’ and crossed all the hurdles with flying colours!