Scientist  

Dipankar Das started the Andaman First Brother Innovative School from his home in September 2023. Presently, there are 20 students in his school from underprivileged backgrounds. He has received various prestigious awards including the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Award.

To address the struggles faced by the blind when no one is around to assist them at home, Abhishek created the ‘Andhe Ki Lathi.’ The cane features a buzzer that emits a sound signal when it detects a person or object in the person’s path. This feature alerts the blind person to move away from the obstruction.

MS Swaminathan was a renowned Indian agricultural scientist who was credited for his significant role in India’s Green Revolution. He coined the term ‘Evergreen Revolution.’

Nita Ambani, the wife of Mukesh Ambani, holds the top position in the list and often grabs attention for her luxurious lifestyle. Her net worth, apart from her husband, is Rs 21 thousand crore. Sudha Murty, the wife of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, is not only a computer scientist but also an accomplished writer. Reportedly, her assets amount to Rs 2480 crore.

Indian-American scientists Dr Ashok Gadgil and Dr Subra Suresh are recipients of America’s highest scientific award. The scientist were honoured with the National Medal for Science for Technology and Innovation.

Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy is a part of the NASA mission that is working to obtain samples from Mars. She holds a PhD degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics. She is not only an accomplished scientist but is also the first Indian woman to operate a rover on Mars.

Salim Ali was an Indian scientist. He was famously known as the Bird Man of India. In the year 1980, he implemented the BNHS project, which aimed to reduce bird strike accidents at Indian airports.

Ravi Kaushik, a resident of Delhi, has invented a unique air purifier that cools down the air while cleaning it. After a thorough research, Ravi designed a blueprint for an economical air purifier. He was finally able to develop a product that was both efficient and within a low budget. The Airth AC purifiers cost around Rs 3,000.

A 17-year-old boy from Delhi has created a bulb that provides power backup for up to 10 hours. He was aware about the power cut issues that villagers suffered from and wanted to contribute his bit to help young students continue their studies uninterruptedly. So far, he has sold more than 7000 bulbs.

Abhishek Chaudhary got the idea of making an affordable crop protection solution when he pondered on how to prevent wild animals from causing damage to the fields. The device utilizes light and sound to instil fear in animals, prompting them to move away from the fields without any harm.  

Here is a list of Indian achievers who despite facing several challenges in life, worked hard and rose to the pinnacle of success. Born into a Tamil Muslim family, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11^th President of India, once worked as a newspaper distributor. Due to his scientist achievements, he is also called the Missile Man of India.

Abhishek Chaudhary is a resident of Ramwapur village in Siddharth Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. This 19-year-old boy has invented a device called ‘Crop Security Alarm’ to prevent wild animals from entering the fields. Presently, he is making a new device that can be used to control the functions of vehicles like cars and bikes.

Anirudh Devgan is a computer scientist and an alumnus of IIT Delhi. He is the CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a software company with a market capitalization exceeding $62.14 billion as of August 2023. According to salary.com, Anirudh Devgan’s annual salary was approximately Rs 2,200 crore in the year 2022.

Jainul is creating country’s first reusable rocket (a rocket that can be used multiple times). Accomplishing this feat would result in a significant technological advancement. In 2020, the Central Government granted approval for private sector involvement in space science. At 19, Jainul founded his company ‘Abyom Space Tech and Defence’. ISRO scientists recognized his efforts and dedication to the field of space. 
 

The ingenuity of Pranav Suman cannot be expressed in words. At the age of 15 he has made the impossible happen. He invented an inverter which can be charged using solar power. He experienced failure 16 times but continued to complete his project. His excellent feats have earned him a chance to represent India in the USA’s next year competitions.