For years, Indian police officers were mostly men. Meet the remarkable women IPS officers who shattered stereotypes, bravely facing challenges and paving the way against crime, corruption, and social
India's second woman #IPS officer after Kiran Bedi, Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya set the bar by thriving in a male-dominated profession, becoming a icon for an entire generation of Indian women. #RIP #Respect #FirstWomen
"I was pregnant with my daughter, when my son was diagnosed with ADHD. For the next four years or so, no doctor even mentioned the possibility of Autism, so when I heard this, it shattered me. I remember crying uncontrollably for the next few days, but I was not ready to let that fail me. Instead, I was stubborn and changed my problems into my strength! And my daughter, Prerna was instrumental in this," she shares.
Impressed by Puducherry's initiatives in the health sector, Myanmar has decided to take a leaf out of the UT's book and replicate the model in its country.
As the first and highest-ranking female officer in the national police force, Kiran Bedi earned a reputation for being tough yet innovative during her 35 years on the job. Currently using her administrative experience to transform Puducherry for the better, the fiery lady talked to TBI about her journey, her struggles, her views, and a lot more.
One man, who never got a chance to finish school as a kid, has transformed the Delwara region of Rajasthan into a place where education of girls is not just a norm, but it is also encouraged at every step. This is how.
Ten reasons why women police officers are a force to reckon with, as they break gender stereotypes and carve a niche for themselves with their strong personalities.