International Women's Day: Inspiring Journeys of Five Sikar Women
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Sikar's Trailblazing Women: Inspiring Stories of Success on International Women's Day
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News18•08-03-2026, 09:04
Sikar's Trailblazing Women: Inspiring Stories of Success on International Women's Day
•Geeta Samota, a CISF officer, conquered Mount Everest and four other highest peaks, setting a record for fastest ascent; honored with International Women's Day Award 2023.
•Dr. Abhilasha Ranwa planted over 5 lakh saplings across Rajasthan, earning the title "Plant Baby" for her environmental work; received the National Amrita Devi Award.
•IG Preeti Chandra, the first female IPS officer from Sikar, is known as "Lady Singham" for her dynamic policing; cracked UPSC in her first attempt.
•Santosh Khedar pioneered apple and almond cultivation in hot Rajasthan, receiving national recognition and meeting President Droupadi Murmu for her farming innovations.
•Bollywood singer Deepika Khandal, originally from Sikar, lent her voice to "Gamer Log," acted in TV serials, ad films, and created Rajasthani songs with T-Series.