Fri Jan 03 03:10:00 UTC 2025: **Telangana Declares Savitribai Phule’s Birthday as Women Teachers’ Day**
HYDERABAD, INDIA – The Telangana state government has declared January 3rd, the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, as Women Teachers’ Day, honoring her significant contributions to girls’ education. The announcement was made Thursday with the release of official government orders.
The decision reflects the high percentage of female teachers in Telangana’s government schools – over 50 percent – and aims to recognize their crucial role in education. Schools across the state will officially commemorate the day with celebrations and tributes to women teachers. The state’s Department of School Education has directed schools to organize special events honoring Savitribai Phule and the contributions of women educators.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lauded Savitribai Phule’s fight against gender and caste inequality, calling her an inspiration. He affirmed the government’s commitment to continuing her legacy and achieving her aspirations. He paid tribute to both Savitribai and her husband, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, on Friday, the anniversary of her birth. He urged a grand celebration of Savitribai Phule’s Jayanti as Women Teachers’ Day every year.
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