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woman cabinet minister. She Minister. Her
contributed to shaping the rendition of Vande
provisions on public health in Mataram during
the Directive Principles of State the Independence
Policy. Session of the
Renuka Ray was a resolute Assembly remains legendary.
advocate
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was
for women's
a diplomat and
inheritance
political leader
rights and made
who became
significant
the first woman
contributions to debates on
President of the
minority and women's rights in
United Nations General Assembly
the Assembly.
(1953). She represented India
She also played an
at the UN and was a key voice
important role in the All-India
in projecting India's image as a
Women’s Conference.
newly independent democratic
Sarojini Naidu, known as
nation on the global stage.
the 'Nightingale
Conclusion
of India', was a
These 15 women architects
poet, activist, and
of the Constituent Assembly
freedom fighter.
laid the foundation for a just
She became the
and inclusive democracy. Their
President of the Indian National
courage, determination, and
Congress and later served as
intellect not only shaped India's
the first Governor of the United
Provinces. She was arrested Constitution but also paved the
multiple times during the way for generations of women
freedom struggle. to actively participate in the
Sucheta Kriplani is an nation's political and social
integral figure in the Quit India development.
Movement who made history Their legacy continues to
as India's first woman Chief inspire the nation.

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