Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, born on 2 February 1889, 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. 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. Kaur was also a
member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, the body that framed the
Constitution of India.
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