Welcome To The Office Of Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil (12 th President Of India) Personal Journey Presidential Office Born on December 19, 1934, Pratibha Patil , was not only the first female Indian President but also the first Maharashtrian to hold the prestigious position. Today, she will be celebrating her 90th ... Pratibha Patil , India's first woman President (2007-2012), broke gender barriers in politics, serving with distinction in various leadership roles. Pratibha Patil - First Woman President of India (2007) Pratibha Devi Singh Patil is the first woman President to reach the highest position in the country in the 70-year history of independent India. She was sworn in as the first woman President of India on 25 July 2007. His term ended on July 25, 2012.