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First Indian Women
India has many firsts when it comes to women's achievements. Here are
some notable firsts in India in women's history:
→ Sarla Thakral was the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft in 1936.
→ Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was the first woman to hold a cabinet post in India as the
Minister of
Health in 1957.
→ Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984.
→ Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-born woman to go to space in 1997.
→ Kiran Bedi became the first woman to join the Indian Police Service in 1972.
→ Mithali Raj holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in women's
international cricket.
→ Sania Mirza was the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis in
2009.
→ Indira Gandhi was the first woman to be elected as the Prime Minister of India
in 1966.
Achivement By Indian Women In Different Fields
→ PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also won a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
→ Mary Kom is a six-time world boxing champion and the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the Olympics. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
...→ Lt. Col. Mitali Madhumita became the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent in a foreign country during a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.
→ Captain Tania Sher Gill was the first woman officer to be appointed as the adjutant of an Army training center in 2018.
...→ Asima Chatterjee was a renowned organic chemist and the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Science from an Indian university in 1944. She also made pioneering contributions to the field of medicinal chemistry.
→ Sudha Bhattacharya is a renowned biochemist who has made significant contributions to our understanding of enzyme kinetics and molecular biology. She was also the first woman scientist to head the National Institute of Immunology.
...→ Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman astronaut to travel to space. She was a member of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia, which disintegrated upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere in 2003.
→ Tessy Thomas is an Indian scientist and missile technologist, known as the "Missile Woman of India". She played a key role in the development of the Agni-V missile, which is India's first intercontinental ballistic missile.
...→ Indira Gandhiwas the first female Prime Minister of India and served as the country's leader for three terms. She was a member of the Indian National Congress party and played a significant role in shaping India's political landscape.
→ Sushma Swaraj was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as the Minister of External Affairs in the Modi government from 2014 until her death in 2019. She was the first woman to hold this position in India.
...→ Dr. Indira Hinduja is a renowned gynecologist and infertility specialist who is credited with the conception of the first test-tube baby in India.
→ Dr. Suniti Solomon was an Indian physician and microbiologist who discovered the first case of HIV in India. She was also a pioneer in the treatment of HIV/AIDS in India.
...→ Anna Rajam Malhotra was the first Indian woman to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1951. She served as a district magistrate and collector, and later as the director of the Ministry of Tourism.
→ Dr. Kiran Bedi is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and was the first woman to join the IPS in 1972. She was also the first woman to become the Police Commissioner of Delhi. She is known for her tough stance on crime and corruption.
...→ Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder and chairperson of Biocon Limited, a biopharmaceutical company based in Bangalore. Mazumdar-Shaw is also a member of the board of governors of the Indian School of Business and the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
→ Indra Nooyi is the former CEO of PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Nooyi is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in business and was named the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2014.
...→ Anindita Mitra is the former student of School of Engineering and Technology(1997-2001). She is serving the nation as Chandigarh MC Commissioner.
→ Monika Singh Parihar is the former student of School of Engineering and Technology(2006-2010). She is serving the nation as DSP Chhattisgarh Police.
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Empowering women is critical to achieving gender equality, social
justice, and sustainable development. Here are some measures that can be taken to ensure women's
empowerment:
→ Education: Provide equal access to education for girls and women to ensure they
have the knowledge and skills to participate fully in society and the economy.
→ Health and reproductive rights: Ensure women have access to quality healthcare
and reproductive rights, including family planning, maternal health services, and information on sexual
and reproductive health.
→ Economic empowerment: Create opportunities for women to participate in the
workforce, own businesses, and have access to financial resources and markets.
→ Political participation: Encourage and support women's participation in
political processes, including voting, running for office, and decision-making positions.
→ Eliminating gender-based violence: Address the root causes of gender-based
violence and take steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against women.
→ Cultural and social change: Work towards cultural and social change by
challenging gender stereotypes, promoting positive role models for women, and raising awareness about
gender equality.
→ Legal reform: Enact and enforce laws and policies that protect women's rights,
including equal pay, non-discrimination, and access to justice.
→ Mentoring and leadership development: Provide mentorship and leadership
development opportunities for women to build their skills and confidence and advance in their careers
and communities.
→ Media representation: Promote positive images of women in the media and
increase women's representation in all forms of media, including news, entertainment, and advertising.
Overall, to ensure women empowerment, a comprehensive approach is needed that addresses
the various factors that contribute to gender inequality and supports women's access to education,
employment, healthcare, legal and political support, and financial resources.