Impactful journeys of Women Chief Ministers in India: From the historic ascent of Sucheta Kriplani in 1963 to the dynamic leadership of contemporary figures like Mamata Banerjee and Jayalalithaa, women in chief ministerial roles have paved the way for a more inclusive and progressive India. They have also played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of the nation.
| Uttar Pradesh – Sucheta Kripalani (1963-1967) (Congress Party) |
| Odisha – Nandini Satpathy (1972-1974) (Congress Party) |
| Goa – Shashikala Kakodkar (1973-1977) (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party) |
| Assam – Syeda Anwar Taimur (1980-1981) (Congress Party) |
| Tamil Nadu – Janaki Ramchandran (1988-1989) (AIADMK Party) |
| Tamil Nadu – J. Jayalalitha (1991-1996) (AIADMK Party) |
| Uttar Pradesh – Mayawati (June 1995 – October 1995) (BSP Party) |
| Punjab – Rajinder Kaur Bhattal (1996-1997) (Congress Party) |
| Bihar – Rabri Devi (1997-1999) (RJD) |
| Delhi – Sushma Swaraj (October 1998 – December 1998) (BJP Party) |
| Delhi – Sheila Dixit (1998-2013) (Congress Party) |
| Madhya Pradesh – Uma Bharti (2003-2004) (BJP Party) |
| Rajasthan – Vasundhara Raje (2003-2008) (BJP Party) |
| West Bengal – Mamata Banerjee (2011 – present) (TMC Party) |
| Gujarat – Anandiben Patel (2014-2016) (BJP Party) |
| Jammu & Kashmir – Mehbooba Mufti (2016-2018) (J&K PDP Party) |
| Delhi – Atishi Marlena Singh (2024 – present) (AAP Party) |