*Key Facts about National Women's Day*
*Purpose:*
To honor Sarojini Naidu’s contributions to women's rights and her role in the Indian independence movement.
*Established:* The Government of India began officially promoting the day in 2014, marking her 135th birth anniversary.
*Sarojini Naidu's Legacy:*
She was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress (1925).
She served as the first female Governor in India, leading the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1947 to 1949.
Her famous literary works include The Golden Threshold and The Bird of Time.
*Difference from International Women's Day*
It is important to distinguish this day from International Women's Day, which is observed globally on March 8. While the international event has roots in labor movements, India's February 13 celebration is a specific tribute to Naidu's domestic impact on gender equality and national autonomy.
*Celebration and Significance*
*The day is used as a platform to:*
Recognize contemporary women achievers through government awards.
Promote leadership opportunities and address gender disparities in education and employment.