Scientists Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, who handled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s social media account on Women’s Day, said that India is the most vibrant place for science and more women should come forward in this field.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Modi handed over his social media account to women who made achievements in various fields. Nuclear scientist Mishra and space scientist Soni sent a special message from the ‘X’ account.
The post states, “Space Technology, Nuclear Technology and Women Empowerment… We are an nuclear scientist and craftsman Soni, a space scientist and we are thrilled to handle the Prime Minister’s social media account on Women’s Day. Our message is- India is the most vibrant place for science, we call more women to come forward in this field. ”
Both scientists highlighted the growing opportunities in their respective areas and said that India’s progress in nuclear and space technology is creating new opportunities for women. He said, “It was beyond imagination that an area like nuclear technology would provide so many opportunities for women in India. Similarly, the growing participation of women and private sector in the world of space makes India the most attractive place for innovation and development! Indian women definitely have talent and India definitely has the right platform! ‘
Alina Mishra, who hails from Bhubaneswar, developed interest in science from her father and was selected to work at Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai.
Shilpi Soni of Sagar in Madhya Pradesh has worked with ISRO for 24 years and has contributed to more than 35 communication and navigation missions. He emphasized the importance of innovation and self -sufficiency in space technology.
He said, “ISRO has successfully made the technique” Space Traveling Wave Tube “, which is available only with only a few countries globally,” he said. This is a big leap of India towards achieving self -reliance in space technology. ”
