NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY OF INDIA 2022 OBSERVED ON 13 FEB

Why in news?

• IndianNational Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu.
• This year Nation celebrates its 143rd Birth Anniversary. She was born on February 13, 1879.
• She was famous for her nickname ‘Nightingale of India’ or ‘Bharat Kokila’because of her poems. Sarojini Naidu is well-known across the globe for her contributions to literature.

About Sarojini Naidu:

• Sarojini Naidu, born in Hyderabad and educated in Cambridge was the powerful face of Women in the Indian Independence struggle.
• Anti-imperialistic, Universal Suffragist, Women rights activist Mrs. Naidu paved the path for women’s movements in India.
• Indian Nightangle Sarojini Naidu shines both as an activist and as a poet.
• In 1925 Sarojini Naidu became the president of the Indian National Congress.
• Sarojini Naidu was one of the forefront leaders who led the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement.
• When she graces the United Provinces as Governor in 1947, she rewrites the history by becoming the first woman to hold the office of Governor in the Dominion of India.
• For Women’s Rights, suffrage and representation in organizations and assemblies she established the Women’s India Association in 1917.