Across the annals of history, individuals from diverse backgrounds have fearlessly challenged the limits of human potential. They shattered records, pioneered uncharted paths and imprinted an enduring legacy on our world. These remarkable feats have ignited a motivational spark in countless people. This article delves into the remarkable achievements of men, women and individuals from various walks of life, highlighting their substantial contributions to human advancements and the enduring impact they have left for generations to come.
The first females of India made groundbreaking contributions across various fields. Pioneers like Sarojini Naidu excelled in literature and politics, becoming the first Indian woman to hold the presidency of the Indian National Congress. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit served as India’s first female diplomat and ambassador to several countries. Their achievements shattered gender barriers, inspiring generations of Indian women to pursue excellence in diverse spheres.
From Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first female doctor, to Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman I.P.S. officer and beyond, these women’s accomplishments have paved the path for progress and inspiration across generations.
Here is the list of first females in India:
S. No. | First Female in India | Name | Year |
1. | First female doctor in India | Anandi Gopal Joshi | 1887 |
2. | First female teacher in India | Savitribai Phule | 1848 |
3. | India’s first women I.P.S. officer | Kiran Bedi | 1972 |
4. | First woman autorichshaw driver | Shila Dawre | 1988 |
5. | First female pilot in India | Sarla Thakral | 1936 |
6. | First female train driver in India | Surekha Yadav | 1988 |
7. | First female rafale pilot in India | Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh | 2017 |
8. | First female army officer in India | Captain Lakshmi Sehgal | 1943 |
9. | First female astronaut in India | Kalpana Chawla | 2003 |
10. | First female prime minister in India | Indira Gandhi | 1966-1977 |
11. | First female engineer in India | Lalitha Ayyalasomayajula | 1919-1979 |
12. | First female lawyer in India | Cornelia Sorabji | 1894 |
13. | First female president in India | Pratibha Patel | 2007-2012 |
14. | First female chief minister in India | Sucheta Kriplani | 1963 |
15. | First female actress in India | Durgabai Kamat | 1914 |
16. | First female barrister in India | Cornelia Sorabji | 1866-1954 |
17. | First female fighter pilot in India | Bhawana Kanth | 2016 |
18. | First female neurosurgeon in India | Thanjavur Santhanakrishna Kanaka | 1932-2018 |
19. | First female airline pilot in India | Durba Banerjee | 1959 |
20. | First female governor in India | Sarojini Naidu | 1947-1949 |
21. | First female scientist in India | Kamala Sohonie | 1912-1988 |
22. | First female IFS officer in India | Chonira Belliappa Muthamma | 1949 |
23. | First educated female in India | Savitribai Phule | 1831-1897 |
24. | First female defence minister in India | Nirmala Sitharaman | 2017 |
25. | First female entrepreneur in India | Kalpana Saroj | 2001 |
26. | First female dentist in India | Vimal Sood | 1922-2021 |
27. | First woman president of INC | Annie Besant | 1917 |
28. | First woman union minister | Rajkumari Amrita Kaur | 1947 |
29. | First woman ruler in India | Razia Sultan | 1236-1240 |
30. | First woman to get Ashoka Chakra | Nirja Bhanot | 1987 |
31. | First Indian woman to get the nobel prize | Mother Teresa | 1979 |
32. | First Woman Chief Justice of India | Leila Seth | 1991 |
32. | First Indian woman to climb the Mt. Everest | Bachendri Pal | 1984 |
33. | First Indian woman to become Miss World | Miss Reita Faria | 1966 |
34. | First woman to get Jnanpith award | Ashpurna Devi | 1976 |
35. | First Indian woman to win a gold in Asian games | Kamaljeet Sandhu | 1970 |
36. | First Indian woman to win the Booker Prize | Arundhati Roy | 1992 |
37. | First female musician to win Bharat Ratna | Ms Subbulakshmi | 1916-2004 |
38. | First Indian woman to win WTA title | Sania Mirza | 2005 |
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