Inspiring Women Personalities in ISRO

Advaita Suresh Jul 13, 2023

Women can no longer be restrained or hindered from accomplishing whatever they desire.Women in sciences have progressed from remaining a minority to acquiring the most prominent positions in fields formerly considered to be unattainable.

Here is a list of women whose scientific contributions have widened science's boundaries

Minal Sampath

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Tessy Thomas

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Anuradha T.K

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V.R Lalithambika

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Nandini Harinath

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