If there is anything that the Covid-19 period has taught us, it is the importance of a robust public health system. And through this pandemic, at the very centre of both treatment and research was the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. But did you know that the foundation of this mammoth institution was set by a woman? And that woman served as it’s first president till her dying day? Today, we’re talking about Rajkumari Amrit Kaur- India’s first Health Minister. Despite growing up in the lap of luxury as a princess, Amrit Kaur had believed in the fight for equality from an early age. In 1930, Amrit Kaur participated in the Dandi March with thousands of people and protested against the Salt Tax which was imposed by the Britishers. She soon left to stay at Gandhi’s ashram and served as his secretary for sixteen years. Check out this video to know more about the life of this legend, and you can also read - https://feminisminindia.com/2018/02/0... Enjoyed watching this video? Support us by becoming an FII member: https://feminisminindia.com/membership/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Follow Feminism In India: Website: https://www.feminisminindia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feminisminindia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/feminisminindia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feminismini... Telegram: https://t.me/feminisminindia Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3s18dpS
