STORIES OF THOSE WOMEN WHO STOOD AGAINST ALL ODDS.
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Captain Meera Dave: Pride for Surat City and Nation and Inspirational to women. Captain Meera Dave, a veteran of the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, is not only the pride of Surat but also an inspiration for millions of women across the country. She had been dreaming of defending the nation since she was just nine years old, and she achieved it at the age of 23 by becoming the first Gujarati woman army officer from Surat. She is also the brand ambassador of four NCC battalions in Gujarat. How the Kargil War Sparked Her Patriotism and Passion for the Army: As the nation celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over the Pakistan Army in the 1999 Kargil War, Captain Meera recalls how she was motivated to join the Military by the news of the war. She was studying in class 11 at an international boarding school in Chennai when she read about war and felt a surge of patriotism. She also used to see the posters of ‘Join Indian...
[1] Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi: Gujarat's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi has made history by becoming the first Muslim woman from Gujarat to crack the prestigious UPSC examination and enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Her achievement is not only a personal triumph of perseverance and dedication but also an inspiration for countless women, especially from minority communities, who aspire to serve the nation. Early Life and Education Dr. Ghazala hails from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her father, Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi, is a pharmacist at a government hospital, and her mother, Naseeba Ghanchi, is a homemaker. She completed her 10th grade in 2011 with 85% marks and her 12th grade in 2013 with 89%, consistently showing academic excellence. She secured admission to medical college through the Gujarat State Medical Entrance Exam and pursued an MBBS degree. During her MBBS studies, she excelled every year, eventually secu...
How Captain Monica Khanna Saved 185 Lives After a Bird Strike on SpiceJet Flight A routine flight from Patna to Delhi turned into a near-tragedy when a SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft caught fire due to a bird strike. The quick thinking and heroic actions of Captain Monica Khanna and First Officer Balpreet Singh Bhatia turned a potential disaster into a miraculous rescue operation, saving the lives of 185 passengers . Hindi... Mid-Air Crisis: Bird Strike Causes Engine Fire Shortly after takeoff from Patna, a bird struck one of the aircraft's engines, causing a fire. A passenger filming the scene below noticed the flames and alerted the cabin crew. It was soon confirmed that engine number one was on fire, and the information was swiftly relayed to the cockpit. Captain Monica Khanna’s Calm Under Pressure Upon receiving the alert, Captain Monica Khanna did not panic. With calm determination and exemplary professionalism, she shut down the affecte...
Sufiya Sufi: The Indian Ultra-Runner Who Ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari India is a land of extraordinary geographical diversity. From the snow-covered mountains of Kashmir in the north to the tropical coastline of Kanyakumari in the south, the country stretches across thousands of kilometres and encompasses some of the world's most varied landscapes. Travelling across this vast distance is a remarkable achievement, but running the entire length of the country is something entirely different. Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi , also known as Sufiya Khan, turned this seemingly impossible challenge into reality. In 2019, she ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, covering approximately 4,000 kilometres in 87 days, 2 hours and 17 minutes . Her achievement was recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on foot by a female runner. However, her achievement was about more than a sporting record. Sufiya undertook the journey with a ...
The story of a woman who never went to school; but provided higher education to her children. Where there is a will - there is a way: Faced with adversities, Mehrunnisan, who was presented as an excellent social worker today, was born and grew up in the Kairana village of UP. Her father was a cleric, and he taught his daughter Urdu and the Arabic language at home. Children were never used to being sent to school in their village. But the children of Mehrunnisa's maternal uncle used to go to school. Mehrunnisa also had a desire to read, so she used to read their books with the help of her cousins. Due to this study, his confidence and spirit grew. рд╣िंрджी... Her married life: The financial condition of the family was not good. When she was 14-year-old Mehrunnisa married in a family in Budhana, 30 km away from her homeland. The monetary situation at her husband's family too was weak, and there was a big family, so there was a hard struggle life.After a year, Mehrunnisa ...
How Forest Officer Purbi Mahato Risked Her Life to Save Thousands of Innocent Animals This a true story of a fearless female Purabi Mahto at West Bengal. Born in November 10th 1975 at West Bengal( exact location not available), Purabi Mahto joined West Bengal Forest Services(WBFS). She joined the WBFS on August 26, 2014. Over the years, she has served in critical regional roles, including as the Additional Divisional Forest Officer (ADFO) in Midnapore and Rupnarayan. Demonstrating exemplary administrative growth, by 2026 she transitioned to the role of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Kangsabati South Division in Purulia. We see many heroic acts on the silver screen. But in the real world, there are many heroes whose stories of bravery sometimes go unnoticed. The inspiring story of Mrs. Purbi Mahato, a dedicated officer of the West Bengal Forest...
The-Hard-Life-Style-Of-Salt-Workers. Serving for social welfare is a sacred act. Those who engage in such work do not expect any reward or praise. Social work requires patience and hard work. Many social workers in the country are working for the welfare of the needy people of a democratic nation. Although the list is very long here, some women social workers of Gujarat have published information for information and education. I hope you like this post. Content Strong-willed Kanchanben ignites the flame of knowledge in 123 poor children of the remote village. The Women's Industrial Training Institute at Rajkot works to make many women self-reliant. Social worker Minaben Desai made 25000 women self-reliant. A 21-year-old female social reformer travels to the desert for the welfare of salt workers. A Goanese Ocean Scientists dedicated her life to the salt workers and became more than Gujarati. Video: The hard lifestyle of the salt workers. [1] △ Strong-willed...
A Fearless Social Reformer Ritadevi: Motivational Story of a Dalit Woman from UP- Jalaun. A Dalit Woman’s Inspiring Journey: The Story of Rita Devi. Educational Services by Ritadevi: She explains that Dalit children face discrimination from both their peers and teachers in school. They had to sit at the back of the classroom. And during the midday meal, they receive their food on separate plates. As a result, many children chose to leave school. Rita Devi spoke with the Principal and the Block Education Officer, counseled the children, and encouraged them to return to school. She successfully connected over 800 children from 15 villages to education. Today, Dalit children are gaining admission to schools that were previously inaccessible to them. She started a library in the village to help educate children. She established Bhim Library, which now has 200 volunteers who teach the children. ...
A Mother’s Courage: The Inspiring Sacrifice of Kanchan Bai Meghwal A Mother’s Courage: The Inspiring Sacrifice of Kanchan Bai Meghwal Sometimes, true heroes don’t wear uniforms or hold titles. They quietly do their duty, guided only by courage and compassion. One such hero was Kanchan Bai Meghwal , an Anganwadi assistant from Neemuch district in Madhya Pradesh, whose selfless act has left the entire nation emotional and inspired. A Tragic Yet Inspiring Incident The incident took place in Ranpur village of Neemuch , where children were present at the local Anganwadi center. Suddenly, a massive swarm of bees attacked the area, creating chaos and fear among the young children. In those terrifying moments, while anyone could have run to save their own life, Kanchan Bai chose a different path. Without thinking twice about her own safety, she began rescuing the children one by one, moving t...
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