5 Things To Know About MR Srinivasan, Veteran Nuclear Scientist Passed Away At 95
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Dr. Srinivasan was a veteran Indian nuclear scientist and former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. He played a key role in developing the country's first nuclear reactors.
MR Srinivasan, the veteran scientist who died in Tamil Nadu's Udhagamandalam on Tuesday, was the former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and played a key role in the country's indigenous nuclear energy programme.
His demise was announced by his family, which, in a statement stated, 'We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr MR Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)."
He was 95 and is survived by his wife and daughter.
HERE ARE 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MR SRINIVASAN
Srinivasan joined the DAE in September 1955 and began his distinguished career working alongside Dr Homi Bhabha on the construction of the country's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality a year later.
In 1959, he was appointed as the Principal Project Engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station.
He held several key positions of national importance, such as the Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division, DAE, and Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board.
In 1987, he was appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. That same year, he became the Founder-Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Under his leadership, 18 nuclear power units were developed—seven of which were operational, seven under construction, and four in the planning stage.
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