Former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru on Friday. The 84-year-old had been unwell for quite sometime.
"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," the officials told PTI.
PM Modi pays condolences and states that India will always be grateful to Dr Kasturirangan for drafting the National Education Policy.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a towering figure in India라이브 바카라 scientific and educational journey. His visionary leadership and selfless contribution to the nation will always be remembered," he said.
"He served ISRO with great diligence, steering India라이브 바카라 space programme to new heights, for which we also received global recognition. His leadership also witnessed ambitious satellite launches and focussed on innovation," PM added
Kasturirangan, who was chairman of the drafting committee of the new National Education Policy (NEP), had also served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and as 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.
Kasturirangan was also the Director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore from April 2004 to 2009.
He had steered the Indian Space programme gloriously for over nine years as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), of Space Commission and Secretary to the Government of India.
(With PTI Inputs)
