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Nation celebrates 192nd birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Savitribai Phule Jayanti is the birthday of Savitribai Phule, a prominent social reformer and educationist in India. She was born on January 3, 1831 and is remembered for her significant contributions towards women's education and the empowerment of women in India.
Savitribai is credited with establishing the first school for girls in India, which paved the way for many more schools for girls to be established across the country. She also fought against the caste system and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities. Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated annually as a tribute to her invaluable contributions towards the development of society.
Home Minister Amit Shah has paid tribute to the country's first female teacher Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary. The Minister remembered her dedication towards women's education as well as empowerment and said it was unique.
In a tweet, he also underlined her contribution in making the society aware of the importance of girls' education by starting a girls' school. He added that Phule also raised her voice against many evils in the society.
Some of Savitribai Phule's important contributions include:
Education for women: Savitribai Phule was the first woman teacher in India and opened the first school for girls in Pune in 1848. She believed that education was a crucial tool for women's empowerment and worked tirelessly to promote education for girls.
Women's rights: Savitribai Phule was a strong advocate for women's rights and actively worked to challenge the social norms that discriminated against women. She supported the rights of widows, who were often treated unfairly, and advocated for the rights of women to inherit property.
Social reform: Savitribai Phule was an important voice in the social reform movement in India and worked to challenge the caste system and the idea of purity and pollution. She also supported the rights of Dalits, who were considered untouchable and discriminated against by the upper castes.
Literature: Savitribai Phule wrote extensively on social issues and was an important voice in the Indian literary scene. She wrote poetry, essays, and plays, and her works inspired many people to challenge social norms and work towards social justice.
Overall, Savitribai Phule made significant contributions to the fields of education, women's rights, and social reform, and her legacy continues to inspire people around the world to work towards a more equal and just society.
