Pandita Ramabai: The Achiever

Pandita Ramabai was one of India’s most influential women reformers. She paved the way for the welfare and education of Indian widows and defied various social norms to emerge as a champion of women's rights throughout the country.

Pandita Ramabai was awarded with the Kaiser É Hind Medal in 1919, and she went on working for her ever-growing family, till her demise on 5th April, 1922. Her tremendous contributions in the education and welfare of Indian women have been celebrated even for decades following her death. On 26th October 1989, the Indian Government officiated it with a commemorative stamp.