From ‘Elephant Whisperers’ to the first woman minister in Nagaland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out several examples in his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, to showcase the role of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ in realizing India’s true potential.
In his 99th Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi said, “Recently, I met those brave daughters who had gone to Turkiye in the rescue mission after the disastrous earthquake there. They were a part of the NDRF unit. Their courage and efficiency are being talked about in the whole world”. He said that today, India’s women are showcasing their valor in all three defense forces.”Group Captain Shalija Dhami became the first woman air force officer to receive Command Appointment in the Combat Unit. Similarly, Captain Shiva Chauhan became the first woman officer to get posted at Siachen. India has also appointed a ‘Woman only’ platoon in the UN Mission” he said.The Prime Minister also highlighted the two women behind ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, which became the first Indian production to win an Oscar.