Kailas Nath Kaul
Kailas Nath Kaul (1905–1983) was an Indian botanist, naturalist, agricultural scientist, horticulturist, herbalist, plant collector and herpetologist, and a world authority on Arecaceae. He founded India’s National Botanical Research Institute and was instrumental in organizing the country’s modern scientific infrastructure. He is regarded as a vital influence behind his niece Indira Gandhi’s proactive role in environmental protection by means of extensive legislative and policy interventions.
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