“Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time.

By Vedant Modi
  • Droupadi Murmu was born in a Santhal tribal family in Odisha

    Droupadi Murmu was born in a Santhal tribal family in Odisha

    Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in a Santhal tribal family in the village of Uparbeda, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
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    Worked as a government clerk in Odisha's irrigation department

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    Became a teacher and worked for tribal education and social welfare

  • Entered politics as a councilor in Rairangpur, later becoming Vice-Chairperson

    Droupadi Murmu began her political career as a councilor in Rairangpur, Odisha, in 1997. She was later elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat

  • Served as an Odisha MLA and Minister, handling Commerce, Transport & Fisheries

  • Awarded the Best MLA Award in Odisha for her dedicated service

    Awarded the Best MLA Award in Odisha for her dedicated service

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    Became Governor of Jharkhand, the first tribal woman in this role

  • Elected as India’s 15th President, the first tribal woman and second female President

    Elected as India’s 15th President, the first tribal woman and second female President

  • Advocated for education, rural development, and women’s empowerment in India and globally

    Their efforts focus on improving access to quality education, enhancing infrastructure in rural areas

  • Continues to be a symbol of tribal representation and leadership