
The Princess Who Built AIIMS: How Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, India’s First Health Minister, Gave The Nation World-Class Healthcare And Fought For Women’s Rights
Published on: Aug. 30, 2025, 4:07 p.m. | Source: Times Now
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, India’s first Health Minister, swapped a life of royalty for nation-building. A Gandhian freedom fighter and women’s rights crusader, she championed public health, fought child marriage, and became the force behind AIIMS. From global recognition at WHO to donating her own home for nurses, Kaur’s legacy remains the heartbeat of Indian healthcare., People, Times Now