International Women’s Day 2024: India and its glory shine brighter because of the trailblazing women who fought against all odds and paved the way for future generations. This article talks about first-generation women in different fields across India. From politics to science, sports to literature, women have highlighted their remarkable achievements and the year they made history.
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Let’s celebrate these female pioneers, which is crucial in recognizing the progress made towards gender equality while inspiring others to pursue their passions and dreams.
List of All First Females of India In Different Fields
| Women's Name | Category | Year |
| Anandi Gopal Joshi | First female doctor in India | 1887 |
| Savitribai Phule | First female teacher in India | 1848 |
| Kiran Bedi | India’s first women I.P.S. officer | 1972 |
| Shila Dawre | First woman Autorickshaw driver | 1988 |
| Sarla Thakral | First female pilot in India | 1936 |
| Surekha Yadav | First female train driver in India | 1988 |
| Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh | First female Rafale pilot in India | 2017 |
| Captain Lakshmi Sehgal | First female army officer in India | 1943 |
| Kalpana Chawla | First female astronaut in India | 2003 |
| Indira Gandhi | First female prime minister in India | 1966-1977 |
| Lalitha Ayyalasomayajula | First female engineer in India | 1919-1979 |
| Cornelia Sorabji | First female lawyer in India | 1894 |
| Pratibha Patel | First female president in India | 2007-2012 |
| Sucheta Kriplani | First female chief minister in India | 1963 |
| Durgabai Kamat | First female actress in India | 1914 |
| Cornelia Sorabji | First female barrister in India | 1866-1954 |
| Bhawana Kanth | First female fighter pilot in India | 2016 |
| Thanjavur Santhanakrishna Kanaka | First female neurosurgeon in India | 1932-2018 |
| Durba Banerjee | First female airline pilot in India | 1959 |
| Sarojini Naidu | First female governor in India | 1947-1949 |
| Kamala Sohonie | First female scientist in India | 1912-1988 |
| Chonira Belliappa Muthamma | First female IFS officer in India | 1949 |
| Savitribai Phule | First educated female in India | 1831-1897 |
| Nirmala Sitharaman | First female defence minister in India | 2017 |
| Kalpana Saroj | First female entrepreneur in India | 2001 |
| Vimal Sood | First female dentist in India | 1922-2021 |
| Annie Besant | First woman president of INC | 1917 |
| Rajkumari Amrita Kaur | First woman union minister | 1947 |
| Razia Sultan | First woman ruler in India | 1236-1240 |
| Nirja Bhanot | First woman to get Ashoka Chakra | 1987 |
| Mother Teresa | First Indian woman to get the nobel prize | 1979 |
| Leila Seth | First Woman Chief Justice of India | 1991 |
| Bachendri Pal | First Indian woman to climb the Mt. Everest | 1984 |
| Miss Reita Faria | First Indian woman to become Miss World | 1966 |
| Ashpurna Devi | First woman to get Jnanpith award | 1976 |
| Kamaljeet Sandhu | First Indian woman to win a gold in Asian games | 1970 |
| Arundhati Roy | First Indian woman to win the Booker Prize | 1992 |
| Ms Subbulakshmi | First female musician to win Bharat Ratna | 1916-2004 |
| Sania Mirza | First Indian woman to win WTA title | 2005 |
In conclusion, this list of India’s first women in different fields stands as a testament to the resilience, determination, and talent of Indian women throughout history. By recognizing the accomplishments of these pioneers, we draw attention to the importance of empowering women in all spheres of life. This list serves as a source of inspiration for current and future generations, fostering a society where women continue to excel and redefine the boundaries of what is possible.
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