5 Women Scientists Who Made Groundbreaking Discoveries

Asima Chatterjee Gained seminal work in using organic chemistry for both cancer and epilepsy drugs

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Tessy Thomas Known as the ‘Missile Woman of India’ for her leadership in Agni missile projects

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Janaki Ammal Revolutionized plant cytogenetics and helped improve India’s sugarcane crop

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Gagandeep Kang Key contributor to developing the rotavirus vaccine in India

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Ritu Karidhal Played a critical role in India’s Mars Orbiter Mission as Deputy Operations Director

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