International Women's Day 2024: Inspiring Women Leaders In Education

Women of today are demonstrating leadership prowess and professional growth in their respective domains while actively expressing their viewpoints. However, this wasn't always the case, as women from previous generations had to pave their own way to attain the current status.

In acknowledging our present achievements, this Women's Day 2024, let's spotlight women who are making significant strides as leaders in the realm of education.

Women leaders in education

Women who are leading the field in education:

Mukti Dagli

Mukti Dagli

Muktaben Pankajkumar Dagli stands as a trailblazer in the realm of education, having established a non-profit organization in Surendranagar dedicated to providing education, food, and accommodation to visually impaired girls.

Dagli's own journey is one of inspiration¡ªlosing her vision to meningitis at the age of 7, she faced the challenge of dropping out of school.

Hailing from a small village near Gujarat's Amreli district, her parents initially did not perceive the necessity of educating their daughter. Undeterred, she persuaded her parents to enroll her in Udyog Shala for the Blind in Bhavnagar district.

In 1995, along with her husband, she took a significant step by founding a residential school specifically for blind girls.

The curriculum emphasises vocational courses such as home science, sewing, and computer skills, coupled with life-skills training encompassing cooking, commuting, and documentation work, aimed at fostering the girls' independence.

In recognition of her outstanding social work, Muktaben Pankajkumar Dagli was honored with the Padma Shri in 2019.

Roshni Mukherjee

Roshni Mukherjee/ X

Roshni Mukherjee stands as a trailblazer in the realm of online education, dedicating herself to imparting free education to children through her online platform Learnohub (formerly known as Examfear). Her primary goal is to support those youngsters who have had to interrupt their studies due to financial constraints.

During her tenure at Wipro, Roshni initiated a YouTube channel named Examfear in 2011 where she delivered complimentary lectures on subjects such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics for students ranging from class 9th to 12th.

Witnessing her YouTube channel amass over 70,000 subscribers, she took the pivotal decision to resign from her IT position at Hewlett Packard and concentrate on her entrepreneurial venture.

Supported by her software engineer husband, they collaborated to establish a website through outsourcing, forming a self-sufficient online business. Today, Roshni's Examfear has evolved into Learnohub, where she imparts high-quality education to students nationwide without charging any fees.

Roshni Mukherjee has earned accolades, including the Edutuber President award, and has secured a place among the 100 Women Achievers of India in the Limca Book of World Records.

Sudha Murthy

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Sudha Murthy, the ex-chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, has consistently championed women's rights and played a pivotal role in advancing education.

Her contributions through the Infosys Foundation have been instrumental in raising awareness about education.

Additionally, she has previously served as a professor at the esteemed Christ University.

Beyond her roles in education and philanthropy, Sudha Murthy is a prolific author.

Her books, including titles such as "Mother I Never Knew" and "How I Taught My Grandmother To Read," serve as inspirational works encouraging both the younger and older generations to cultivate a habit of reading.

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