the sun and spreads the shine "When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them." - Michelle Obama Did you know? Lt. Cdr. Shougrakpam Vijaya NM made history in 2015 as North-East's first woman sailor to circumnavigate the globe. Being the only daughter, her parents had reservations about sending her outside Manipur for studies. But the courageous girl went on to become a part of a 6 member all-women crew that sailed across the world on INSV Tarini. A recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar, this woman and her team braved high tides, a 15-hour storm and freezing temperatures to emerge victorious. Collab with Democrats & Dissenters and show us the power of a woman rising above stumbling blocks.