Archive · 21 May 2025
M.R. Srinivasan, Architect of India's Nuclear Program, Dies at 95
M.R. Srinivasan, a top scientist in India's nuclear program, has died at 95.
He helped build India's first nuclear reactor, Apsara, with Homi Bhabha.
He also led the creation of 18 nuclear power plants and held key positions, including Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
He received the Padma Vibhushan award.
Many leaders expressed sadness and recognized his important contributions to India's energy independence.
M.R. Srinivasan, a key figure in India's nuclear program, passed away in Udhagamandalam at 95.
He worked with Homi Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara.
Srinivasan served as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
He led the development of 18 nuclear power units across India.
Srinivasan received the Padma Vibhushan award for his contributions.
- Who
- M.R. Srinivasan
- What
- Passed away
- When
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Where
- Udhagamandalam
- Why
- N/A
- Age at Death
- 95
- Place of Death
- Udhagamandalam
- Former Position
- Former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission
- Key Project
- Apsara
- Awards
- Padma Vibhushan
- Joined DAE
- September 1955
Sources
Former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman M.R. Srinivasan passes away
Former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman M.R. Srinivasan passes away
Veteran nuclear scientist, Padma Vibhushan awardee MR Srinivasan passes away at 95
Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman MR Srinivasan passes away at 95
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MR Srinivasan, doyen of India's nuclear power programme, dies at 95
