10 women from Northeast India who broke all stereotypes to carve a niche in society
She keeps the family together, she toils each day to ensure her family is well maintained, she is beautiful, she is special, she is a 'woman'.
Here are 10 personalities from Northeast India who broke all stereotypes to make a name for herself in this so-called 'Man's world'.
ASSAM
Sanjukta Parashar
She is one tough cop, a rare woman IPS officer from Assam. If one man army is not apt in this context, then one woman militia is perfect to describe this brave and courageous IPS officer. A wife, a mother, a public servant, an icon — She is a combination of all the qualities of a warrior queen. We salute her for her courage and her bravery.
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Ranjeeta Navis
She runs not after government job, high living standard or glamour but this brave lady prefer running after ghosts. Yes, she is a ghost-buster from Assam. A member of the Indian Paranormal Society, she is an investigator with Ghost Research and Investigators of Paranormal (GRIP). The trained investigator now plans to explore some such sites in Assam. One such place is 'magical' Mayong.
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MEGHALAYA
Patricia Mukhim
A social activist, writer, journalist, Padma Shree awardee and the Editor of Shillong Times, Mukhin has past many years inspired many young and upcoming female journalists all over the North-eastern region to shed their fear of being ridiculed in this male-dominated society and to strive ahead in this profession.
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Bertha Gyndykes Dkhar
This adorable educationist is indeed a pride of Meghalaya, a woman who inspired many to live up to their dreams despite the odds. Dkhar is a visually impaired Indian educationist, best known as the inventor of the braille code in Khasi. Her undying love for knowledge made her one of the most aspiring women leaders of the state.
NAGALAND
Sonnie Kath
She is one perfect example of women empowerment. She has shown how women are capable of transforming an entire village into a success story. She is a force behind empowering 200 others in Nagaland. A co-founder of Exotic Echo, to bring around rural empowerment, Sonnie started working on the mission of livelihood for women in 2008. In a society where contribution made by women receives less or no recognition at all, it is safe to say that the cultural of Nagaland was exposed to the world not by the so called men but by women like Sonnie who through her creativity and love for her culture, had raise Nagaland to a whole new level in the cultural world.
MANIPUR
Laishram Sarita Devi
Known as the Iron Lady of Indian Boxing, Sarita Devi, a national champion and a former world champion in the lightweight class proved that poverty cannot stop a person from achieving one's goals. If you want it, you got to earn it—and that's how her journey was all about – Hardwork and perseverance.
TRIPURA
Dipa Karmakar
India's sweetheart, Dipa Karmakar created history by becoming the first Indian female gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics and the first Indian gymnast to do so in 52 years. She attained 4th position in Women's Vault Gymnastics event of Rio Olympics 2016. Recently, the Department of Post unveiled a special cover on Karmakar, a proud moment for Tripura indeed.
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MIZORAM
Malsawmi Jacob
The first Mizo writer to break all local linguistic norms to come up with the first ever novel called 'Zorami' and hence became the only Mizo writer till date to have written a novel in English while spreading a message to young budding writers to write from your heart, aiming for truth and beauty.
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Sonam Yudron
She is the first Arunachali woman to become Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Indian Paramilitary force, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). A recipient of Indian Police Medal for her meritorious service, Yudron has proved that anything is possible if you put your heart and soul to it. Her rare achievement will stimulate young women in the state to invest in themselves, their capacities and aspire to turn their dreams into reality.
SIKKIM
Anita Niraula
A dynamic personality who has contributed immensely towards media and journalism in Sikkim, Niraula is the first Indian author to write a book on the lives of the artists for which she was conferred with first Lt. Shobha Rai Bardewa Investigative Journalism Award. Her name was also recognised and mentioned in the Indian Book of Records for her contribution. It is also believed that through her book and her write-ups she started a new trend of journalistic literature in the hills of Darjeeling and Sikkim.
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