Indian women scientists

The Doreen Margaret Mashler Award is presented for top research and this year, two women take home the prize for their amazing research,

Born on September 23, 1917, Asima Chatterjee, was one of the first Indian women to earn a doctorate in science in British India. She paved the way for Indian women to pursue organic chemistry and opened the world’s eyes to the power of medicinal plants.

Did you think that India does not have enough women in science? Here are 7 women scientists from the country who have done some amazing work and made us immensely proud of them.