In Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today announced that the birth anniversary of Mata Savitri Bai Phule will be celebrated at the government level. He said that Savitri Bai Phule was not only the first female teacher of India but also an independent personality and a pioneer of women’s rights.

The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at a program organised in Bahadurgarh on her birth anniversary today. He saluted Savitri Bai Phule and congratulated everyone on her birth anniversary.

The Chief Minister said that Savitri Bai Phule is a complete story of women’s empowerment and the education of daughters. That is why the Haryana government has named the Government Women’s College in Loharu after her name. He said that the state government is determined to educate and empower women, and continuous, tireless efforts are being made to fulfil this resolution.