PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu pay tribute as former ISRO chief, K. Kasturirangan passes away at 84 in Bengaluru
PM Modi paid tribute to Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO chief and chairperson of India's National Education Policy drafting committee, who passed away at 84 in Bengaluru.
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO chief and the chairperson of the drafting committee for National Education Policy (NEP), passed away in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 84 years old.
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr K Kasturirangan, stating that the former ISRO chief was a “towering figure in India's scientific and educational journey.”
President Droupadi Murmu mourns Kasturirangan's death
President Droupadi Murmu also paid her tribute to K. Kasturirangan, stating that the former ISRO chief “played a stellar role in the evolution of India’s space programme.”
Dr Kasturirangan, the former ISRO Chief
A distinguished space scientist and visionary education reformer, Dr. Kasturirangan played a pivotal role in shaping both India's space program and its education landscape.
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“He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27,” PTI reported citing officials.
Known as the man behind education reforms listed in NEP, Kasturirangan had served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and chairman of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission.
He had also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (2003–09) and as member of then Planning Commission of India.
from April 2004 to 2009, Kasturirangan also served as the Director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.
Projects led by Kasturirangan
Dr K Kasturirangan, during his time at ISRO, led the following roles:
1. Project director for India's first two experimental earth observation satellites, BHASKARA-I & II
2. Kasturirangan was responsible for overall direction of the first operational Indian Remote Sensing Satellite, IRS-1A.
3. The former ISRO chief also oversaw the successful launching and operationalisation of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) andthe first successful flight testing of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), as per ISRO's website.
Dr Kasturirangan education
Dr. Kasturirangan completed his graduation and post-graduation from Bombay University, with a degree in Bachelor of Science with Honours and Master of Science degrees in Physics. He received his Doctorate Degree in Experimental High Energy Astronomy in 1971 working at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad.
- K. Kasturirangan played a crucial role in advancing India's space program.
- He significantly influenced India's education landscape through the National Education Policy.
- His leadership extended to various prestigious institutions and committees, shaping India's future.
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