Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

Kaur was a delegate to the Second Round Table Conference in London, representing Indian women's interests. She advocated for women's suffrage and social reforms in the constitutional discussions.

Kaur was arrested and imprisoned for her participation in the Quit India Movement. She spent several months in jail, continuing her activism for Indian independence.

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was appointed as the first Minister of Health in independent India. She served until 1957, overseeing the establishment of public health infrastructure and medical education.

Kaur was instrumental in founding the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, a premier medical institution. She secured funding and support from international organizations, including the Rockefeller Foundation.