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.
Be it any field, ladies have never left any stone unturned to prove themselves. To commemorate the occasion, let's celebrate womanhood by taking a look back at those ladies who 'chose to challenge' and crossed all the hurdles with flying colours.
A woman from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, whose both hands were amputated after she inadvertently touched a live electric wire in 2010, says she can write, operate mobile phone & computer with her hands. "I teach students for my expenses & am preparing for bank entrance exams," said Pragati.
The theme of this year's International Women's Day is 'choose to challenge'.