Famous female educators in history have had a profound impact on, and been an inspiration to, millions of people worldwide.

 On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, Women EntrepreneurIndia acknowledges some of the most influential women educators India has had over the years. These Indian female educationalist s not only impacted women’s education in India but also on the country as a whole. Without women, a society, the entire world, and even existence itself would be incomplete. Women naturally excel at creating, and they also possess the inclusiveness that the world sorely needs. Women have the ability to rationally and imaginatively influence society. Women’s education in India has been a challenge over the years.

It is important to comprehend India’s historical context. It was a patriarchal culture. India is a developing nation, thus there are also problems at the local level. For women in the country, therefore, achieving basic luxuries under such circumstances was unachievable.

Education is a far-off goal for many people. But everything changes with time. Individuals who lead purposeful lives also manage to make ends meet. We can see it in the many remarkable contributions made by women to politics, technology, human welfare, and, most all, education. Globally, female educators have inspired, educated, and impacted millions of people. Despite the fact that India has a long way to go until all women are fully literate, these women have significantly advanced the subject of education. India’s past is replete with inspirational women.

Some of the most prominent female educators in Indian history are included in this article; they have made a major impact on the country’s advancements in societal development, education, and independence.

Savitribai Phule 

Mentioning this extraordinary woman, Savitribai Phule, is a requirement for any article about women’s education. She is the first female teacher in India. It is vital to note that women scarcely had access to Education throughout the early ages, especially in India. Savitribai Phule overcame obstacles like the caste system and male supremacy. Any woman taking the initiative and standing up for a cause was unthinkable and impossible. Savitribai Phule, on the other hand, dismantled all the barriers and fought for women’s education in India. She did it by deed rather than speech. She transformed into a live example.

Other Indian girls who aspired to become teachers were inspired by her achievement. In addition, they founded a school for girls and the “Native Library”. One person ended up leading the way for several others. Today, Pune’s Savitribai Phule University was founded in her honor. This university upholds the legacy of comprehensive education. Savitribai Phule is honoured by the whole country for her outstanding contributions to social change and education.

Begum Zafar Ali

 Begum Zafar Ali was a legislator, social activist, and supporter of education who lived from 1900 until 1999. She was Kashmir’s first female matriculate (1930). The first matriculate in Kashmir was her father, Khan Bahadur Aga Syed Hussain. She managed several schools as their headmistress. She canvassed neighbourhoods to persuade people of the benefits of female education. She promoted empowerment among females in her school by urging them to pursue education. From 1977 until 1982, she was a member of the Legislative Assembly, where she was instrumental in bringing about changes in the fields of education, women’s emancipation, and other social issues.

Durgabai Deshmukh

Durgabai Deshmukh (1909–1981), a freedom fighter, established schools to teach women how to weave and spin while promoting the ideals of Gandhiji. Deshmukh took a break from her participation in the liberation movement to complete her M.A. and B.L. degrees. She founded the “Andhra Mahila Sabha” to help young women get ready for the Banaras Hindu University Matric test. Afterwards, the institute trained women who wanted to work as teachers, journalists, or nurses.

Mahadevi Verma

Mahadevi Verma, who lived from 1907 to 1987, was a well-known Indian poet, educationist, and independence fighter. She was considered as a prominent poet of the “Chhayavaad,” a modern Hindi poetry romanticism literary movement, and she used to create in Hindi. She served as vice-chancellor and principal of Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth in Allahabad.

When a woman fights with rage and determination to empower herself, no breeze can stand in her way. Chandraprabha Saikiani tells a remarkable story of how she overcame all obstacles to complete her education. She started her endeavour at the age of 13 after finishing her studies. Chandraprabha truly made a difference in so many lives—more lives than India could have imagined at the time. Having received a scholarship to attend Nagaon Mission School, Chandraprabha’s major contribution to education is still felt in the state of Assam, where she founded the Asam Pradeshik Mahila Samity, which is still in operation today. In 2009, Tezpur University established the Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies.

Vimla Kaul, 

who is 80 years old, is a living example of the proverb “Be young at heart, not age.” She has dedicated the last 20 years of her life to educating children in the Delhi village of Madanpur Khadar.

Sarita Vihar is a noteworthy area. Sarita Kaul is irrepressible and keeps up the outstanding work despite the lack of facilities and a suitable structure. Vimla accepted responsibility and made an effort to improve the lives of children in the nation’s capital. She recognized a lack of commitment and engaged in education for impoverished students.

Mukherjee Roshini

Are you aware of the creators of the Exam Fear website? Is it the largest resource for aspiring students studying for the NEET across a range of subjects from grades 6 through 12? All of this shift is the result of Roshini Mukherjee. Given that everyone on the planet is connected, why not maximize value just online? This young woman developed her teaching strategy only in this way.

All of these problems were easily seen by Roshini, and she was unable to ignore them. She started her new initiative, Exam Fear, to help kids of all ages as a consequence. She left her lucrative IT job to fully pursue her passion of teaching, which seemed like a totally different path for those around her. She began by creating simple YouTube videos. It provided free educational resources. She would effectively explain complex concepts in an understandable manner. Her approach to teaching is really helpful and open-minded. She employs a visual approach and visual depiction to convey the academic subjects. Her many videos have helped her reach a large number of students. Everyone is still motivated and inspired by Roshini’s simple and upbeat manner.