The Economic Times

Who was Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha? Meet India's first woman engineer who broke gender barriers in a male-dominated field

In 1943, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha shattered societal norms by becoming India's first woman engineer. Overcoming personal loss, she delved into electrical engineering, gaining hands-on experience at a railway workshop and contributing to pivotal infrastructure projects. Her influence extended beyond borders as she represented female engineers from India at international conferences, inspiring countless future women in the engineering field.