Yes, Manushi Chhillar from Haryana has made India extremely proud by winning the title of Miss World 2017, that was held at Sanya City Arena, in China, this year.

Manushi, who was also the winner of Miss India 2017, made it through a total of 108 contestants to bag the coveted title. She was crowned by Miss World 2016, Miss Puerto Rico, Stephanie Del Valle.

- Miss World (@MissWorldLtd) November 18, 2017

Just 20 years old, Manushi, whose father is a scientist and mother an academic, is the sixth Indian woman to be crowned Miss World. Manushi was pursuing her Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery, when she got herself enrolled for the pageant.

As part of her Beauty with a Purpose project, Manushi took up the cause of menstrual hygiene, and spread awareness in 20 villages.

Manushi reacts after being announced the winner of the Miss World 2017 crown (PTI photo) Manushi reacts after being announced the winner of the Miss World 2017 crown (PTI photo)

After winning a position among the top 5 contestants, Manushi was asked which profession deserved the biggest salary and why.

To this, she replied, ''A mother deserves the highest respect. It's not always about cash but also the love and respect that we give to someone. My mother has been a huge inspiration to me. I think it is the job of a mother that deserves the biggest salary.''

Here's are a few Twitter reactions that her victory has garnered:

Congratulations to the daughter of Haryana @ManushiChhillar for making India proud with the #MissWorld2017 title.Be it sports or beauty pageants, time and again Haryana has proved that its daughters have the mettle to make the country proud. ???? November 18, 2017

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Miss India Manushi Chillar rules the world!!! Congratulations for getting the crown back #MissIndiabecomesMissWorld

- Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) November 18, 2017

India wins Miss World 2017!!!! Congratulations @ManushiChhillar ???????????????????yipeeeee about time!!!!?????????? super proud!!!! #JaiHind ??????? - sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) November 18, 2017

Picture courtesy: Facebook/Miss World Picture courtesy: Facebook/Miss World

It was her heart-warming reply to the final question that won her this prestige.