Episode 4: Padmashri Rahibai Popere
Presenting Padmashri Rahibai Popere, the “Seed Mother” of India…the most knowledgeable visionary and
Rahibai Soma Popere
Rahibai Soma Popere (pronounced [raːhiːbaːiː somaː popɛrɛ]), born in 1964, is an Indian farmer and conservationist. She helps other farmers return to native varieties of crops, preparing hyacinth beans for self-help groups. She is among three Indians on the BBC list of “100 Women 2018”. Scientist Raghunath Mashelkar gave her the epithet “Seed Mother”
Dr. Deepa Bhajekar
Dr. Deepa completed her PhD in Food Microbiology in 1992 from the Food technology department at ICT (previously known as UDCT in Matunga, Mumbai), the prestigious Institute of Chemical technology. Dr. Deepa Bhajekar is currently Director of ‘d technology’, a company comprising of dedicated dynamic doctorates committed to scientific excellence.