Dr VS Arunachalam Ex-DRDO director general passes away in California on Wednesday; PM Modi condoles

Dr VS Arunachalam
Ex-DRDO director general passes away in California on Wednesday; PM Modi condoles

Dr VS Arunachalam
Ex-DRDO director general passes away in California US on Wednesday at 87 PM Modi condoles

PM Modi paid heartfelt tribute to Dr VS Arunachalam
Ex-DRDO director general who breathed his last in California US on Wednesday 16 August at 87.

His family said in a statement confirmed his demise.
The statement added that the scientist passed away peacefully in his sleep.

PM while condoling
Dr Arunachalam’s passing away, said that his death is a‘Major void in scientific community.
strategic world. He was greatly admired for his knowledge, passion for research and rich contribution towards strengthening India’s security capabilities.

Dr VS Arunachalam was a material scientist, and became the first DRDO scientist to head the organisation and to assume the office of the scientific advisor. He had served in the organisation for a period of 10 years from 1982 to 1992.
According to DRDO stated
Dr VS Arunachalam launched three major programmes; Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) under an autonomous body Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA); Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Programme; and IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missiles Development Programme) in order to develop a family of strategic and tactical guided missiles.

The scientist’s career spanned across the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), National Aeronautical Laboratory, and Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory.

Dr VS Arunachalam was honoured with India’ highest civilian award the Padma Bhushan in 1985 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and
DRDO’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of scientific research and technology in 2015.

News Edit K.V.Raman