India's first woman captain, Radhika Menon honoured by Govt of India

Indian government recognised Captain Rhika Men under Bharat Ki Laxmi campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Captain Men, who is first female master mariner h won top international bravery award by International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 'Exceptional Bravery at sea 2016'. She was recognised on Sunday, under Bharat Ki Laxmi campaign which was anunced by PM Modi on September 29, during 57th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' to hour extraordinary achievements of women in society.

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About Captain Rhika Men

Captain Rhika Men is first woman captain of Indian Merchant Navy who received  International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2016.  IMO, which is a specialized ncy of  United Nations responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine pollution by ships, conferred Captain Men with bravery award to hour her for rescuing seven fishermen from a sinking fishing boat in tumultuous seas in Bay of Bengal in June 2015. Captain Rhika Men first started her career as a rio officer at Shipping Corporation of India and established  International Women Seafarers Foundation (IWSF) in 2017 to help young women pursuing a career in maritime. Men has me her mark spectacularly in a male-dominated profession and proven that professions are t -based. 

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PM's appeal to felicitate women's contribution to nation

"Daughters are considered as Lakshmi in our culture. Can't we felicitate daughters in our vills and cities by holding public programmes? re are several daughters, daughters-in-law who are doing exceptional work ... some are teaching poor children, some are spreing awareness about health and sanitation. Many are serving as doctors, engineers ... as lawyers, y are helping in delivery of justice. society can identify such daughters and hour m across India”, he said in his September rio dress.

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Bharat Ki Laxmi 

Government of India's citizen engment platform on Twitter also shared  story of Shila Dawre, India’s first woman auto-rickshaw driver. post mentioned Shila Dawre defied stereos and fought through obstacles and boasts of having driven for over 13 years. Under Bharat Ki Laxmi campaign, Government of India's citizen engment platform on Twitter also shared inspiring story of Alisha Abdullah- India’s first F1 woman racer and India’s first female national racing champion.

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