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Anand Mahindra reminds India of Janaki Ammal, the Kerala scientist who made the country a leading sugarcane producer

Dr Janaki Ammal, a pioneering botanist, transformed Indias sugarcane industry through her groundbreaking hybrid cross-breeding techniques. Her work turned the nation into a leading producer, yet her contributions remain largely unrecognised. Business leader Anand Mahindra recently highlighted her legacy, emphasising her courage and ambition as an inspiration for young Indian women.