Dame Bibiji Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (1889–1964) was an Indian politician and social reformer. She was the first woman to hold a cabinet position in India. Amrit Kaur was born into the princely family of Kapurthala, and her title "Dame" was conferred upon her by the British government.
She was actively involved in social and political work, advocating for women's rights, education, and health. Amrit Kaur played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. She was associated with the Indian National Congress.
After India gained independence in 1947, Amrit Kaur served as the Health Minister in the first Cabinet of independent India under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru from 1947 to 1957. She also held the charge of the Ministry of Rehabilitation. Her contributions to public health and social welfare were noteworthy, and she played a key role in the establishment of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
Dame Amrit Kaur received several awards for her contributions, including the Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest civilian honors in India. She remained active in public life until her retirement. She passed away on 06 February 1964.
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