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perspective, our woman power Nagaland, that for the first time
has a very big role in it. Recently, the people of the state have
many such examples have also got a woman minister.
emerged before us. You must Friends, A few days ago, I
have seen Asia's first female also met those brave daughters
loco pilot Surekha Yadav, who went to help the people of
on social media. Surekha ji, Turkey after the devastating
setting another record, has also earthquake. All these were part
become the first woman loco of the NDRF contingent.
pilot of Vande Bharat Express Their courage and skills
as well. This month, producer are being praised all over the
Guneet Monga and director world. India has also deployed
Kartiki Gonsalves brought a Women-only Platoon in the
laurels to the country by winning Peacekeeping Force under the
an Oscar for their documentary, UN Mission.
'The Elephant Whisperers'. Sister Today, the daughters of
Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Scientist the country are raising the flag
at the Bhabha Atomic Research of their bravery in all the three
Center has also notched another armed forces. Group Captain
achievement for the country. Shalija Dhami has become the
Jyotirmayee has received a first woman Air Force officer to
special award from IUPAC in the get a Command Appointment in
field of Chemistry and Chemical a Combat Unit. She has a flying
Engineering. Earlier this year, experience of about 3000 hours.
India's Under-19 women's cricket Similarly, brave-heart Captain
team created history by winning Shiva Chauhan of the Indian
the T-20 World Cup. If you look Army has become the first
at politics, a new beginning woman officer to be posted at
has taken place in Nagaland. Siachen. Shiva will be stationed
In Nagaland, for the first time in for three months in Siachen,
75 years, two women legislators where the temperature drops to
have reached the Vidhan Sabha minus sixty (-60) degrees.
through their victories. One of Friends, this list is so long
them has also been made a that it is difficult to discuss all
minister in the Government of of them here. All such women,

Nari Shakti !

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