Savitribai Phule

March 10, 2026 1:47 PM

Amit Shah pays tribute to Savitribai Phule on death anniversary

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday paid tribute to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her death anniversary. In a post on X, Shah said: "Savitribai Phule Ji started a movement to connect women with education at a time when many social evils were prevalent in society. She established the country’s first school for girls and carried the idea of equality to the masses." "I pay my respects to Savitribai Phule Ji on her death anniversary", he added. Savitribai ...

January 3, 2026 9:49 AM

PM Modi pays tributes to Savitribai Phule, says she devoted life to transforming society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, remembering her contributions to society in the field of education. Savitribai Phule, a poet and social reformer, is widely recognised as the first female teacher of modern India. Born in 1831, she was married to social activist Jyotirao Phule at the age of 10. Together with her husband, Savitribai played a crucial role in promoting women's rights and education in Maharashtra, lea...

September 29, 2024 3:30 PM

PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for key projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 11,200 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several projects in Maharashtra, worth over Rs 11,200 crore, via video conferencing. During the virtual event, he highlighted the importance of these developments in boosting urban infrastructure and enhancing the ease of living in the state. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the rapid progress in Pune and its surroundings, particularly with the inauguration of the Pune Metro section between District ...

September 29, 2024 9:36 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 11,200 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various developmental projects in Maharashtra totaling over ₹11,200 crore. The event is set to take place on Sunday via video conferencing. A key highlight of the event is the inauguration of the Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate, marking the completion of Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). This underground section, developed at a cost of ₹1,810 crore, will enhance connectivity across P...