First in India Comprehensive List in 77 Years of Independence of India

Madhavi Gaur July 30, 2023 08:39 3570 0

Complete List of First in India

List of First in India: As India gears up to observe its 77th Independence Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the numerous historic events and achievements that have shaped the nation’s journey over the past 77 years. The list of “First in India” encompasses a wide array of significant milestones that occurred during this period. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we present 75 historic events and achievements that India achieved first, marking its progress and contributions to the world.

In the spirit of commemorating 77th years of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a grand celebration to honor the nation’s journey towards freedom and progress. This commemoration serves as a reminder of India’s resilience, diversity, and determination to create a brighter future for its citizens. Let us now delve into the remarkable accomplishments and breakthroughs that have made India proud over these 77 years of Independence.

First in India: Government, Politics, and Defence

India’s journey as a sovereign nation has been marked by several historic milestones in the realms of government, politics, and defence. These groundbreaking events have played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s political landscape and its position in the global arena. Below are some of the significant “First in India” related to government, politics, and defence:

List of First in India
S.No.	First in India	Name
1	First Asian Games in India	New Delhi, 1951
2	First Badminton Player to win a medal at Olympics	Saina Nehwal
3	First Bharat Ratna Award	Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
4	First Cabinet Secretary of India	N.P. Pillai
5	First Chief Election Commissioner of India	Sukumar Sen
6	First Chief Justice of India	H.J. Kania
7	First Chess Grandmaster of India	Viswanathan Anand
8	First Computer developed in India	TIFRAC
9	First Dam in India	Kallanai Dam
10	First Dalit President of India	K.R. Narayana
11	First Education Minister of India	Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
12	First Female Governor of India	Sarojini Naidu
13	First Female President of India	Pratibha Patil
14	First Female Prime Minister of India	Indira Gandhi
15	First female mining engineer in India	Chandrani Prasad Verma
16	First female entrepreneur in India	Kalpana Saroj
17	First Female Doctor in India	Rukhmabai Bhimrao Raut
18	First Female Chief Justice of India	Leila Seth
19	First Finance Minister of India	R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
20	First Foreign Secretary of India	K.P.S. Menon
21	First General Election in India	1951-1952
22	First General Elections	In 1951-52
23	First Governor-General of India	Lord William Bentinck
24	First Hindi newspaper in India	Udant Martand (30 May 1826)
25	First Home Minister of India	Sardar Vallabhai Patel
26	First IAS officer of India	Satyendranath Tagore
27	First Indian Nobel Laureate	Rabindranath Tagore
28	First Indian to be in Space	Rakesh Sharma
29	First Indian to develop an Airplane	Shivkar Bapuji Talpade
30	First Indian to get Ashok Chakra	Rakesh Sharma (Astronaut)
31	First Indian to get Jnanpith Award	G. Shankar Kurup
32	First Indian to get Nobel Prize in Economics	Amartya Sen
33	First Indian to get Nobel Prize in Medicine	Hargovind Khurana
34	First Indian to receive Gold Medal at Olympics	Abhinav Bindra
35	First Indian to receive Magsaysay Award	Acharya Vinoba Bhave
36	First Indian to receive Oscar award	Bhanu Athaiya
37	First Indian to receive Paramvir Chakra	Major Somnath Sharma
38	First Indian to receive Stalin Prize	Saifuddin Kitchlu
39	First Indian to receive the Padma Shri	Arati Saha
40	First Indian to receive the Stalin Prize	Saifuddin Kitchlu
41	First Minister of Information and Broadcasting	Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel
42	First moon mission of India	Chandrayan-1 (2008-2009)
43	First Newspaper in India	The Bengal Gazette, 1780
44	First NHRC of India	Ranganath Misra
45	First Paralympics Medal	Murlikant Petkar, Gold, Swimming, 1974
46	First President of Indian National Congress	W.C. Banerjee
47	First Satellite Launched by India	Aryabhata
48	First silent movie in India	Raja Harishchandra
49	First Space Shuttle launched in India	RLV-TD, 2016
50	First Speaker of Lok Sabha	Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
51	First Sportsperson to get Padma Shri	Balbir Singh Dosanjh
52	First successful nuclear test in India	Operation Smiling Buddha, 18th May 1974
53	First Team Medal at Olympic	Field Hockey, Gold Medal
54	First Temple constructed from a single rock	Kailasa Temple at Ellora
55	First Transgender to get Padma Shri	Narthaki Nataraj
56	First Transgender Mayer of India	Madhu Bai Kinnar
57	First Vice-President of India	Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
58	First Viceroy of India	Lord Canning
59	First War	First Kashmir War with Pakistan (1947-48)
60	First woman IPS officer in India	Kiran Bedi
61	First woman to climb Mount Everest	Bachhendri Pal
62	First woman to go to space from India	Kalpana Chawla
63	First woman to win in Olympics	Karnam Malleswari
64	First woman to win Silver in Olympics	P.V. Sindhu
65	First woman to win a medal in wrestling	Sakshi Malik
66	First woman to win a medal in wrestling	Sakshi Malik
67	First woman Chief Minister of a State	Sucheta Kripalani
68	First women Minister of External Affairs	Sushma Swaraj

Notable “Firsts” in India: Milestones in 75 Years of Independence

Over the course of 75 years of independence, India has witnessed remarkable progress and achieved several significant milestones. Numerous events have taken place for the first time in the country, leaving an indelible mark on its history. These momentous occasions span across various sectors, including politics, education, entertainment, sports, and more. The following table provides an overview of some of the noteworthy “Firsts” in India that have shaped the nation’s journey since independence:

Sector	Notable First in India
Government	First General Elections held in 1951-52, establishing democracy
Government	First President: Dr Rajendra Prasad (Assumed office: 1950)
Government	First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru (Assumed office: 1947)
Government	First Female Prime Minister: Indira Gandhi (Assumed office: 1966)
Politics	First Deputy Prime Minister: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Defence	First War: First Kashmir War with Pakistan (1947-48)
Defence	First Indigenous Submarine: INS Kalvari (Commissioned: 1967)
Defence	First Indigenous Fighter Jet: HAL HF-24 Marut (Tested: 1961)

Notable “First in India”: Space, Education, Sports And Technology

India’s journey since independence has been marked by remarkable achievements and milestones that have propelled the nation to global recognition. From space exploration to advancements in technology, and from educational feats to sports triumphs, India has witnessed numerous “Firsts” that have shaped its growth and development. These notable milestones reflect the nation’s spirit of innovation, determination, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in various fields.

In the table given below, we delve into some of the most significant “First in India” across the domains of space, education, sports, and technology.

Notable “First in India” List
Sector	Notable First in India
Politics	First General Elections held in 1951-52, establishing democracy
Education	First IIT established in Kharagpur in 1951
Space Exploration	First successful Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in 2014
Entertainment	First Indian film “Raja Harishchandra” released in 1913
Sports	First individual Olympic Gold Medal won by Abhinav Bindra (2008)
Technology	First indigenous supercomputer PARAM 8000 launched in 1991
Literature	First Indian Nobel Laureate in Literature – Rabindranath Tagore
Nuclear Technology	First nuclear test conducted in Pokhran (1974)