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Here's a list of some pioneering women who were the first in their respective fields in India, download pdf here.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March to celebrate the contribution and achievement of women in society.
Throughout India’s rich and diverse history, numerous women have defied societal norms and paved the way for generations to come by achieving notable ‘firsts’ in various fields. From the realms of politics and academia to sports and entrepreneurship, these remarkable women have left an indelible mark on Indian society. Here’s a list of some pioneering women who were the first in their respective fields in India:
| Year | Name | Achievement | Description about Achievement |
| 1236 | Razia Sultan | First Female Sultan of Delhi Sultanate |
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| 1848 | Savitribai Phule | First Female Teacher in India |
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| 1886 | Anandi Gopal Joshi | First Female Indian Physician |
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| 1889 | Cornelia Sorabji | First Female Graduate from Bombay University |
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| 1913 | Durgabai Kamat | First Female Indian Actress to Perform on Screen |
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| 1925 | Sarojini Naidu | First Female President of Indian National Congress |
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| 1939 | Kamala Sohonie | First Indian Woman to Obtain a PhD in Science |
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| 1943 | Captain Lakshmi Sehgal | First Female Captain in Indian National Army |
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| 1947 | Rajkumari Amrita Kaur | First Female Health Minister of India |
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| 1951 | Thanjavur Santhanakrishna Kanaka | First Female Music Composer of Indian Cinema |
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| 1952 | Durba Banerjee | First Female Physician to Receive Padma Bhushan |
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| 1952 | Lalitha Ayyalasomayajula | First Female Airline Pilot in India |
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| 1959 | Chonira Belliappa Muthamma | First Female Indian Diplomat |
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| 1963 | Sucheta Kriplani | First Woman Chief Minister |
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| 1966 | Kiran Bedi | First Woman IPS Officer |
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| 1966 | Indira Gandhi | First Woman Prime Minister |
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| 1966 | Miss Reita Faria | First Asian Woman to Win Miss World |
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| 1966 | Ms Subbulakshmi | First Indian Musician to Perform at the UN |
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| 1970 | Kamaljeet Sandhu | First Female Asian Games Gold Medalist from India |
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| 1973 | Vimal Sood | First Female Indian Airline Pilot |
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| 1976 | Ashpurna Devi | First Female Recipient of Jnanpith Award |
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| 1979 | Mother Teresa | First Indian Nobel Peace Prize Winner |
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| 1983 | Shila Dawre | First Female Train Driver in India |
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| 1984 | Bachendri Pal | First Indian Woman to Climb Mount Everest |
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| 1988 | Surekha Yadav | First Female Train Driver for Indian Railways |
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| 1991 | Leila Seth | First Female Chief Justice of a State High Court in India |
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| 1997 | Arundhati Roy | First Female Indian Booker Prize Winner |
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| 1997 | Kalpana Chawla | First Female Astronaut to Fly on Space Shuttle |
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| 2007 | Pratibha Patil | First Female President of India |
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| 2015 | Sania Mirza | First Female Indian Tennis Player to Rank World No. 1 |
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| 2016 | Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh | First Female Fighter Pilot in Indian Air Force |
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| 2019 | Nirmala Sitharaman | First Female Finance Minister of India |
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| 2021 | Shivangi Singh | first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot |
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These pioneering women have left an indelible legacy, demonstrating the power of perseverance, resilience, and determination in overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness. Their stories serve as a source of inspiration for future generations of Indian women, reminding us of the limitless potential and boundless possibilities that exist when barriers are broken and dreams are pursued with unwavering resolve.
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