Dr. Rukhmabai Raut
About this Episode
Rukhmabai Raut was one of the first few Indian women to practice medicine in India. She was also the one who orchestrated the Age of Consent Act, 1891. What is to be noted here that the seeds of her discontent with child marriage were sown by her desire to study. Professor and head of history Department Shraddha Kumbhojkar is bringing forward this untold story with Sangram!
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Dr. Rukhmabai Raut
Rukhmabai Raut was one of the first few Indian women to practice medicine in India. She was also the one who orchestrated the Age of Consent Act, 1891. What is to be noted here that the seeds of her discontent with child marriage were sown by her desire to study. Professor and head of history Department Shraddha Kumbhojkar is bringing forward this untold story with Sangram!