The 94th birth anniversary of India's first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is being celebrated today.

Several functions will be organised across the country to mark the day.

An all religion prayer meeting is being held at her memorial Shakti Sthal in Delhi this morning.

Leaders across political parties will pay floral tributes to the former Prime Minister.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust will organize a concert at her memorial to commemorate the day.

Sports Minister Ajay Maken will give away the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme awards.

National Integration Week will begin across the country from today as a mark of respect to the departed leader.

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, also known as the Iron Lady was born on this day in 1917. After serving for four terms, she remains to be the second longest serving Prime Minister in the world till date.

India emerged as a considerably strong economic power and robust military force under her leadership.

The Country conducted its first underground atomic test successfully in 1974 during her second term.

Mrs. Gandhi also played a major role in maintaining the pace of green and white revolution.

The government is running a successful pro – poor Housing flagship Programme Indira Awas Yojna as a tribute to her contributions for the development of the country.