In 1940, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha defied gender biases by enrolling as the first woman at the College of Engineering in Chennai.
Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha: A Trailblazer
West Bengal's first Indian woman engineer, Ila Ghose established Mahila Polytechnic in Dhaka, Bangladesh, advancing women's education in engineering.
Ila Ghose: Education Pioneer
Shakuntala Bhagat, a renowned civil engineer, founded her firm Quadricon and revolutionized bridge design, earning her the title of Woman Engineer of the Year in 1993. In her career, she has built over 70 bridges.
Leelamma earned her civil engineering degree at the College of Engineering, Guindy at just 19 in 1944.
Leelamma George Koshie: Kerala's First Woman Engineer
Rajeshwari's passion for maths and physics led her to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering in the United States.
Rajeshwari Chatterjee: Karnataka's Pioneer Engineer
Anuradha TK made history as ISRO's first woman satellite project director, contributing significantly to India's space programs.
Anuradha TK: Leading ISRO's Satellite Projects
Graduating in 1944 from COE Guindy, PK Thressia became India’s first woman to hold the esteemed position of chief engineer in the Public Works Department.
PK Thressia: India’s First Female Chief Engineer
Odisha's first woman engineer, Sudhira Das founded Women's Polytechnic in Bhubaneswar, providing women access to technical education.
Sudhira Das: Empowering Women in Engineering
Tessy Thomas played a pivotal role in designing ballistic missiles at DRDO in 1988, showcasing her exceptional engineering prowess and dedication to India's defense.
Tessy Thomas: Missile Development Pioneer