As the first female bus conductor in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tungam Riba has made history, have a look at her biography
Tungam Riba, who is from the Old Dari Village in the Leparada area, has won the hearts of people for her efforts to dispel misconceptions and promote independence.
Who is Tungam Riba first female bus conductor of Arunachal Pradesh, biography, profile and education
Tungam Riba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, yet she defied expectations about her job. She decided to move towards the less-travelled route. Riba sought for a bus conductor job at the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) in Pasighat.
We are proud of Riba for her perseverance and courage as she navigates the patriarchal society in which she lives. Her achievement represents the pinnacle of bravery, persistence, and the unbreakable spirit of women.
Meet Arunachal’s trailblazer, Tungam Riba, who has made history as the state’s first female bus conductor! Her story serves as a beacon of inspiration for countless others, proving that with determination and hard work, anyone can achieve their dreams.#arunachalpradesh #Bharat pic.twitter.com/Rukt9LMyDN
— The Northeast Dialogue (@TheNEdialogue) April 30, 2024
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu congratulated Tungam Riba on her incredible accomplishment and expressed pride in her for defying stereotypes. He praised her for her inspirational achievement and sent his best wishes for her further endeavours.
Monica Bezbaruah is the first female bus conductor of Assam
Similar to Riba, Monica Bezbaruah, a bus conductor from Assam’s Nalbari district overcame adversity to become the first woman in the state. She is employed with the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC), according to media reports. Her mission is to provide room for women to be genuinely recognised and valued in the workforce.
“As an Assamese girl, I want every young girl to break the stereotypes and be proud of their work,” she mentioned in an interview from March 2024. Bezbaruah embodies perseverance and self-assurance in her pursuit of an unusual career.
Even though it wasn’t an easy path to work in a field where men predominated, her optimistic outlook and self-belief enabled her to get past any barriers to her independence. “The only boundaries that exist are the ones we impose on ourselves,” she highlighted. You will succeed if you have the courage to dream big.
Bezbaruah and Riba demonstrate the incredible strength of women’s willpower and bravery in pursuing dreams that defy expectations. Their experiences also emphasise how critical it is to create a workplace culture that is welcoming to women. Through their professional careers, Riba and Bezbaruah have paved the road for reform.