Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who became the 12th President of India and the first woman in the role, spent her long political career working to benefit society, support justice, and empower women. This paper examines how Pratibha Patil progressed in politics, from serving in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly to becoming the President, and explains what she did at every step. Apart from her role in the constitution, the founder of educational institutions, and a supporter of rural progress, Patil’s social work dedication. To see how impactful her work was, this study analyzes her policies, addresses she has made, and established initiatives. While she didn’t have a lot of power in office, she made a strong mark by showing what Indian women could achieve. In this paper, her achievements and her shortcomings will be discussed, along with their meaning for future leaders in India.

Pratibha Patil, Indian Politics, Women Empowerment, Social Work, Presidency of India, Maharashtra Politics, Gender Equality