Anandi Gopal Joshi
Today i.e. March 8 is celebrated every year as International Women’s Day. Women of the country and the world are achieving a high of high in every field with men and shoulders. But knowing about the success story of some women, every woman may be inspired to achieve success. One such woman’s name is Anandi Gopal Joshi. For your information, let us know that Anandi Gopal Joshi became the first female doctor in India.
Was married at the age of 9
Anandi Gopal Joshi was born on 31 March 1865 in Pune. Anandi was married at the age of just 9. Anandi’s husband Gopalrao was 16 years older than him. Let us tell you that Anandi had become a mother at the age of 14, but after just 10 days, her child died due to serious illness. After this accident, Anandi decided that she would not let any child die from illness.
Degree of america
Anandi Gopal Joshi’s desire to become a doctor was supported by her husband Gopalrao. Gopalrao started his studies by sending his wife Anandi to the missionary school. In 1880, Gopalarao wrote a letter to a popular American missionary and got information about medical studies in America. Despite the disagreement of family and society, Anandi fulfilled her dreams due to her husband’s support. Let us tell you that Anandi sold all her jewelry and enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Women’s Medical College.
At the age of 19, win
You will be surprised to know that Anandi earned MD degree at the age of just 19. Anandi was the first Indian woman to get this degree. Anandi Bai returned to India and appointed a doctor in-charge post in the women’s ward of Albert Edward Hospital in the princely state of Kolhapur. The story of Anandi Bai teaches that if you determine to achieve your dream, then no one can stop you from being successful. Anandi Bai became a TB victim during the doctors’ practice, due to which he died on 26 February 1887.
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