Honouring Savitribai Phule: 195 Years of Inspiring Women Empowerment - 03.01.2026

On the occasion of the 195th Birth Anniversary of Savitribai Phule, the Women Empowerment Cell of SPACES Degree College (Autonomous), Payakaraopeta, organized a commemorative session titled “Role of Savitribai Phule in Women Empowerment and Social Equality” on 3rd January 2026.

The session was delivered by the college alumna Smt. A. Aparna, who is currently serving as the Headmistress of Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan (CBSE), Payakaraopeta. The programme aimed to honour the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Savitribai Phule, a pioneer of women’s education and social reform in India.

In her address, Smt. A. Aparna elaborated on Savitribai Phule’s pioneering role in promoting women’s education and her relentless fight against social inequalities, caste discrimination, and gender bias. She highlighted how Savitribai Phule’s progressive ideas and courageous actions continue to inspire efforts toward women empowerment and social justice in contemporary society.

She also spoke about the well dug by Savitribai Phule for public use and the difficulties she faced as a teacher. At a time when many were denied basic rights, Savitribai Phule opened the well to all and worked for girls’ education despite facing insults and opposition. Even in the face of these challenges, she continued her work with courage and dedication, inspiring everyone.

The speaker further shared reflections from her own educational journey, motivating students to recognize the transformative power of education and the responsibility it carries in building an inclusive and equitable society. The session proved to be both enlightening and inspiring for the students and faculty members present.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. It concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the alumna speaker for her inspiring session and to the Women Empowerment Cell for successfully organizing the event. The celebration of Savitribai Phule’s 195th Birth Anniversary reaffirmed the college’s commitment to promoting the values of equality, education, and social empowerment.