Anna Mani

अन्ना मणि
1918 – 2001
PhysicsEarth & Environment

Meteorologist — made India self-reliant in weather instruments

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Anna Mani began her research with C. V. Raman and went on to lead weather-instrument work at the India Meteorological Department, where India began making its own instruments. She pioneered measurements of ozone, solar radiation and wind energy.

Key contributions

  • Built Indian weather instruments, reducing dependence on imports
  • Pioneer of ozone and solar-radiation measurement in India
  • Retired as Deputy Director-General of the IMD

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