25-07-2025
G P Birla Memorial Award conferred on ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan
The G P Birla Archaeological Astronomical and Scientific Institute has conferred G P Birla Memorial Award on Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Secretary of the Department of Space, V. Narayanan, by institute chairperson Nirmala Birla here on Friday.
Later, Mr. Narayanan delivered the G P Birla Memorial Lecture offering a profound insight into the future of space exploration and India's role in it. Former National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) director Y. V. N. Krishnamurthy, current director Prakash Chauhan and others were present.
The award has a distinguished history, having been bestowed upon 32 Nobel laureates, including the eminent Indian Nobel laureate Venkataraman Ramakrishnan, renowned theoretical physicist Jogesh Pati, former President A P J Abdul Kalam, former ISRO chairman Kasturirangan, and others, recognising global leaders in scientific advancement, said a press release.
