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strength of the family taught me that success is never thrive. An empowered woman—educated, financially
solitary; it is built on the shoulders of those who stand by independent, and confident—can make informed choices,
you, even when the journey gets tough. raise resilient children, and contribute meaningfully to
society. When women are given the chance to reach their
When Women Rise, Nations Rise full potential, entire families and communities rise with
them.
Women’s empowerment is not just a social initiative—it is
the foundation of national progress. Empowerment is not
about giving women strength; they already possess it. It is
about ensuring equal opportunities, breaking down
barriers, and creating an environment where they can

“When you empower a woman, you
empower a generation.”

A Vision for the Future

Now, as I embark on my MCh training at AIIMS, New Delhi, treated but also empowered with knowledge about their
I carry forward the values instilled in me by my family and health. The awareness talk at GC CRPF Guwahati was just
this community. My goal is to excel in the field of Gyneco- the beginning; I envision many more such initiatives during
logic Oncology, to provide world-class care to women my career.
fighting cancer, and to contribute to awareness and If my journey stands as a testament to anything, it is that
prevention programs, especially in underserved areas. dreams do come true when nurtured by a strong founda-
tion of love, discipline, and community support. And for
I am committed to ensuring that women are not just me, that foundation has always been the CRPF.

CRPF life teaches you adaptability, discipline, and unity. Even when
my parents couldn’t be around, someone from the CRPF family was
there. That’s the beauty of our community—it truly feels like one fami-

ly spread across the country.
- Dr. Shagun Kapoor

Dr. Shagun Kapoor graduated with MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, in
2019. She went on to pursue MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi after completing her postgraduate training in 2023, currently she
is pursuing superspecialty training as a MCh (MCh stands for Master of Chirurgiae {or Magister
Chirurgiae}, a specialized, postgraduate, super-specialty degree in surgery awarded in India)
resident in Gynecologic Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi, with a focused interest in advancing care
for women with gynecological cancers.