Born on 3 January 1831, Savitribai Phule was married earlier at the age of 9 due to poverty
But even after facing challenges, due to her husband Jyotiba Phule's support, she became India's first female teacher after being trained in Pune & Ahmednagar
She advocated education as a catalyst for societal change & the empowerment of oppressed classes & women
In 1848, Savitribai and her husband established India's first women's school in Pune, Maharashtra, challenging traditions in British-colonized India
Savitribai also founded 17 more schools, contributing significantly to women's education in 19th century India
Savitribai Phule campaigned against child marriage, caste system & supported widow remarriage
She initiated the Literacy Mission in 1854-55 & founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), to promote marriages without dowry
Savitribai Phule authored poem 'Go Get Education,' which encourages oppressed classes to pursue education as a means of empowerment
Her first collection of poems, 'Kavya Phule,' published in 1854, emphasized the importance of English education for societal progress
Savitribai Phule's legacy transcends time, symbolizing the unwavering spirit of women's empowerment and social reform in India