In 1975, India Post issued this stamp in celebration of the International Women’s Year. On December 18th, 1972, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 1975 as the International Women's Year through resolution 3010 (XXVII).

During the 1975 International Women’s Year, India participated actively, including through the establishment of the Committee on the Status of Women in India, which published the report "Towards Equality". The same year, India celebrated 8th March as Women’s Day for the first time.

India also participated in the first World Conference on the status of women in Mexico City between 19th June – 2nd July in 1975. The Conference established a set of goals for countries to attain over the 10 years that followed to advance women's rights around the world. The Conference, along with the UN Decade for Women (1976-1985), launched a new era in global efforts to promote the advancement of women by inspiring a worldwide dialogue on gender equality.

During the conference, three objectives were identified in relation to equality, peace and development for the decade, namely:

- Full gender equality and the elimination of gender discrimination.

- The integration and full participation of women in development.

- An increased contribution by women towards strengthening world peace.

Subsequent World Conferences on Women were held in Copenhagen in 1980, Nairobi in 1985 and Beijing in 1995.