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Dame Amrit Kaur | |
|---|---|
 Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, from a 1936 issue of The Indian Listener | |
| Born | 2 February 1887 |
| Died | 6 February 1964 (aged 75) New Delhi, India |
| Organization(s) | St John Ambulance, Tuberculosis Association, Indian Red Cross, All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 16 August 1947 – 16 April 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | D. P. Karmakar (as MoS) |
| Personal details | |
| Parent(s) | Harnam Singh Priscilla Golaknath |
Rajkumari Dame Bibiji Amrit Kaur (née Ahluwalia) DStJ (2 February 1887 – 6 February 1964) was an Indian activist and politician. Following her long-lasting association with the Indian independence movement, she was appointed the first Health Minister of India in 1947 and remained in office until 1957.[1] She also held the charge of Sports Minister and Urban Development Minister and was instrumental in setting up the National Institute of Sports, Patiala.[2][3] During her tenure, Kaur ushered in several healthcare reforms in India and is widely remembered for her contributions to the sector and her advocacy of women's rights.[4] Kaur was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, the body that framed the Constitution of India.[5][6]
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- ^ "Who was Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, named in TIME's magazine list of 100 influential women?". The Indian Express. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Alexander. "INDIA'S GIRLS: FROM PURDAH TO THE PLAYING FIELDS". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Gupta, Sahima (6 February 2018). "Meet Rajkumari Amrit Kaur: India's First Health Minister | #IndianWomenInHistory". Feminism in India. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Rajkumari Amrit Kaur". Constitution of India. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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