Met the legendary Virangana of Kutch who rebuilt the Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
The Challenge:
In Dec 1971, the IAF airstrip in Kutch was damaged, with Pakistani forces advancing.
The Heroes:
Approximately 800 women from nearby villages, led by:
Tulsi Sheth
Kesharben Patel
Ratanben Kothari
voluntarily worked tirelessly to rebuild the airstrip.
Their Achievement:
Within 3 days, they:
Cleared debris
Filled craters
Laid down steel plates
Repaired runways
Impact:
Their efforts enabled the IAF to:
Land and take off safely
Conduct sorties against Pakistani forces
Turn the tide of the war
Tribute:
Honoring these unsung heroes for their bravery, resilience, and patriotism.
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