The list of Indian women who have become role models of empowerment is long and impressive. We've selected a few pioneering women to highlight here, but there are so many more.

Savitribai Phule: She was one of the first female doctors in India, as well as one of the first teachers at a time when women were not allowed to enter schools or colleges. She also founded a school for girls and started an organization to help women learn about their rights, as well as give them access to education.