Ashmita Paul
Ashmita Paul is an Indian self-defense instructor, solo motorcycle rider, and social activist based in Guwahati, Assam. She is widely known for training young girls in self-defense and leading 7500+ km solo rides across India and neighboring countries to promote Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and the legacy of Assamese freedom fighter Veerangana Kanaklata Barua.
Early Life
Ashmita was born on 5 April 2005 in Pandu, Guwahati, Assam. She showed early interest in martial arts and social empowerment, eventually committing to using her skills to protect and uplift young women across India.
Education
- Pursuing Graduation – Assam (as of 2025)
Career
Ashmita began her journey as a self-defense instructor in her teens and has been conducting free training sessions for girls across Assam for over four years. She focuses on physical readiness, mental strength, and confidence. Her workshops have been organized in institutions like Dispur College, and she has received recognition from the Department of Women and Child Development, Assam for her contributions.
Achievements
Major Solo Motorcycle Rides
- Guwahati to Nepal (2024): Rode 2,500 km to Jhapa, Nepal, to promote girl child empowerment. She was felicitated by local leaders and women’s rights advocates.
- Guwahati to Gangtok (2025): Received at Raj Bhavan by the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, for her contribution to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.
- Guwahati to Agartala (2025): Felicitated by the Governor of Tripura at Raj Bhavan, Tripura for her campaign toward women's safety.
- Guwahati → Kashmir → Kanyakumari (2025):
Ashmita completed a 7500+ km solo ride, spreading awareness of: - Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao - The bravery of Veerangana Kanaklata Barua
During this journey: * She was received in Srinagar by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. * She was congratulated by HCM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, for her inspiring ride and gifted him a digital painting. * Her journey was officially appreciated by the CM Office Assam on their verified X (formerly Twitter) account.
Philanthropy
Ashmita continues to advocate for women’s empowerment, girl child education, and martial arts awareness in rural and urban India. Her initiatives align with national campaigns like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and she uses her platform to mentor youth in self-defense, confidence building, and civic responsibility.
Personal Life
Ashmita currently resides in Guwahati, Assam, and actively pursues graduation alongside her community programs and long-distance awareness rides. She is passionate about motorcycle riding, fitness, and youth development.
National Record and Recognition
Ashmita Paul, a 20-year-old self-defense instructor from Guwahati, Assam, achieved a monumental feat by setting a National Record recognized by the International Records of Excellence (IRE) titled ‘First Female from North East to Complete Solo Two-Wheeler Ride from Guwahati to Kashmir and then Kanyakumari for Social Impact.’ Covering an astounding 9,000 km across 14 states and 2 Union Territories, her journey began on May 18, 2025, and concluded on June 13, 2025, championing ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ and honoring the bravery of Assam’s youngest freedom fighter, Kanaklata Barua. Ashmita spread her message of girl child education, women’s empowerment, and women’s safety at iconic landmarks like India Gate and Lal Qila in Delhi, inspiring countless individuals.
Her work to promote ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,’ women’s education, and women’s safety was commended by numerous dignitaries, including the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Hon’ble Governor of Tripura, Hon’ble Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati City, Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Assam, and Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari Dr. R. Stalin, IPS. Ashmita’s extraordinary journey and dedication to social change.