On the occasion of the Women’s Day on Thursday, several inspiring stories of courageous women were circulated on social media following prime minister Narendra Modi’s social media campaign in which he urged people to tweet and write about women who inspired them.

Through their exemplary deeds, several women have left an indelible mark in the history of humankind. They continue to inspire generations. I urge you to write about some women who inspire you. #SheInspiresMe

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

The campaign generated a lot of discussion and traction on social media. People shared photos and wrote about the women who inspired them.

#SheInspiresMe- Kunwar Bai, who died earlier this year at the age of 106. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, she sold her goats in order to build toilets. Her contribution towards a Swachh Bharat can never be forgotten. I am deeply inspired by her noble gesture. pic.twitter.com/eANQz01ZYE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

#SheInspiresMe- Kunwar Bai, who died earlier this year at the age of 106. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, she sold her goats in order to build toilets. Her contribution towards a Swachh Bharat can never be forgotten. I am deeply inspired by her noble gesture. pic.twitter.com/eANQz01ZYE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

#SheInspiresMe- Padma Shri Sulagatti Narasamma has helped deliver babies for 70 yrs, in backward areas of Tumakuru district. Narasamma's work is now being continued by close to 180 pupils including her daughter Jayamma who learnt the traditional way of delivering babies from her. pic.twitter.com/Rsx4y0gWXw

— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) March 8, 2018

My wonderful mother,holding me on her lap,my sister Rekha,next to her,always inspires by values,taught throuh her own living #SheInspiresMe pic.twitter.com/PVavIevO4G

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) March 8, 2018

Till date Tulasi Munda has set up nearly 20 schools across the tribal areas of Odisha and about 20,000 students have passed out from these Adivasi Vikas Samiti schools.
A self-taught tribal woman from a remote area of Odisha, is the hero we should celebrate today. #Sheinspiresme pic.twitter.com/KbKfXUzJDK

— Pratyasha Rath (@pratyasharath) March 8, 2018

Even cabinet ministers participated in the campaign and tweeted about various unsung women. PM posted about Kunwar Bai of Chhattisgarh, who sold her goats to build toilets.

#SheInspiresMe- Kunwar Bai, who died earlier this year at the age of 106. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, she sold her goats in order to build toilets. Her contribution towards a Swachh Bharat can never be forgotten. I am deeply inspired by her noble gesture. pic.twitter.com/eANQz01ZYE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

Apart from that, the PM shared two videos about his vision for women-centric development and about key measures the government took towards empowering women. The video encapsulated the vision of the government of making self-reliant and equal partners in the country’s progress. He also shared three posters that encapsulated the success of women empowerment measures of his government.

Meanwhile, Modi travelled to Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan to launch the POSHAN Abhiyaan, to provide proper nutrition facilities to women and children. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement was expanded from 161 to 640 districts.

Besides, 1,500 personal letters including letters to CMs, chief secretaries, principal secretaries and district collectors were sent by the prime minister. About 400 personalised letters were sent to eminent women from politics, sports, industry and film world. PM personally reached out to 1,04,34,032 individuals including ASHA workers and Anganwadi workers through phone calls.