Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India’s first female Union Minister in 1947, serving as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet and pioneering women’s representation in Indian governance.
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Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India’s first female Union Minister in 1947, serving as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet and pioneering women’s representation in Indian governance.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur made history in 1947 as the first woman to serve as a Union Minister in India. Appointed as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet, Kaur played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and initiatives in the nascent years of independent India. A dedicated social reformer and champion of women’s rights, Kaur’s tenure as Health Minister was marked by her efforts to improve healthcare accessibility, promote sanitation, and combat diseases. Her leadership and advocacy contributed significantly to the establishment of institutions like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which became pillars of India’s healthcare infrastructure. Kaur’s groundbreaking achievement shattered gender barriers in Indian governance and inspired generations of women to aspire to leadership roles in public service, leaving an indelible mark on India’s political history.