WONDER WOMEN OF INDIA

BY: Priyanka Pramanik

Malika Handa

The epitome of bravery, she comes from Jalandhar, Punjab. Se is the First Indian Woman to grab the gold medal in the International Deaf and Dumb Chess Championship.

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Mallika Dutt

Founder of Human Rights Organization Breakthrough India, Born in Kolkata, Works on Empowering Women. Led the campaign “Bell Bajao” against domestic violence which got a massive success.

#2

Asha Kandara

Asha Kandara hails from Jodhpur. She used to sweep the streets of Jodhpur under the Municipal Corporation. Along with her duty, she cleared Rajasthan Administrative Civil Service to become Deputy Collector.

#3

Bala Devi

Indian Footballer from Irengbam - Imphal. The first woman to secure a professional contract with a foreign club. She holds the national women’s soccer flag as the highest scorer. Best Striker with 52 Goals in 58 Matches

#4

Dr. Seema Rao

Popularly known as the “Wonder Woman of India”. First Female Special forces trainer. Born to an Indian freedom fighter she was the nominee of Mrs. Beauty Pageant. Also won a black belt in Taekwondo and Krav Maga.

#5

Ritu Karidhal

Born in Lucknow, UP, she was a homemaker. She was the eldest among her 4 siblings. She was the Director of India’s Moon Mission Chandrayaan 2,2019. With ISRO since 1997. A true symbol of women's empowerment.

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Kalpana Saroj

A Padma Shri Awardee. Born to a Dalit family in Roperkheda, Maharashtra. She was the eldest daughter, married at 12. Started her first production house, KS Film Production. Later grab the position of CEO at Kamani Tubes. 

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Vandana Luthra

Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd. Luthra was ranked 26 in Forbes Asia's list 2016 of 50 Power Businesswomen. Built her empire VLCC center from Safdarjung Enclave in New Delhi in 1989. 

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