Anna Rajam Malhotra: The woman who broke the system
This article profiles Anna Rajam Malhotra, the first woman to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1951. It details her educational background and her determination to break gender barriers in the civil services.
Why it matters
Highlighting historical figures like Malhotra provides context for the evolution of gender equality and professional opportunities in the Indian public sector.
You must have heard of words like IAS, IPS, IFS and Civil Services in general. Ever wondered what exactly they stand for? Do you also know that the first female IAS officer to ever come into charge in the 1950s was from Kerala? Well, IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services, IPS stands for Indian Police Services, while IFS stands for Indian Foreign Services. And the first woman IAS officer from the batch of 1951 was none other than Anna Rajam Malhotra, and this is her story.
Biographical and historical account of a public figure.
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