Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who performed a key function within the nuclear exams of 1975 and 1998, on Saturday died at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on the age of 88, in accordance with the Division of Atomic Vitality (DAE).
“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, an eminent physicist and one in all India’s most distinguished scientists, this morning (Four January 2025) at 3:20 AM. Dr. Chidambaram’s unparalleled contributions to India’s scientific and strategic capabilities and his visionary management in science and know-how will perpetually be remembered,” an announcement issued by the DAE stated, PRI reported.
PM Modi shared a publish on X and expressed his condolences on the demise of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram. He was one of many key architects of India’s nuclear programme and made ground-breaking contributions in strengthening India’s scientific and strategic capabilities. He shall be remembered with gratitude by the entire nation and his efforts will encourage generations to come back,” the publish learn.
Deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram. He was one of many key architects of India’s nuclear programme and made ground-breaking contributions in strengthening India’s scientific and strategic capabilities. He shall be remembered with gratitude by the entire…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2025
Chidambaram was born in 1936 and alumnus of Presidency School in Chennai and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Chidambaram held quite a few prestigious positions all through his profession, together with Principal Scientific Adviser to the federal government of India (2001–2018), director of Bhabha Atomic Analysis Centre (1990-1993), chairman of Atomic Vitality Fee, and secretary to the federal government of India, DAE (1993-2000).
He additionally served as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Worldwide Atomic Vitality Company (IAEA) (1994–1995) and performed a pivotal function in shaping India’s nuclear capabilities.
(With PTI inputs)
