Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Dr Tessy Thomas Honored with Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025
Dr Tessy Thomas, a famous scientist who helped India build powerful missiles, received a special award called the Paulos Mar Gregorios Award.
This award is given to people who do great things in science and help women.
Dr Thomas worked on important missile projects and was the head of a big science organization.
She thanked her family, teachers, and friends for helping her become a scientist.
The award ceremony was a big event in New Delhi, and many important people attended.
The award is named after a wise and kind leader who cared about ordinary people.
Dr Tessy Thomas received the eighth Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 in New Delhi.
The award recognizes her contributions to women empowerment and missile technology.
She served as Director General (Aeronautical Systems) at DRDO and led the Agni-IV missile project.
Dr Thomas dedicated the award to her family, mentors, and colleagues who supported her journey.
The ceremony marked the start of the Delhi Diocese’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
- Who
- Dr Tessy Thomas, renowned aerospace engineer and former Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO
- What
- Honored with the eighth Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi
- Why
- For her outstanding contribution in women empowerment, space and missile technology
- Award
- Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025
- Recipient
- Dr Tessy Thomas
- Location
- New Delhi
- Venue
- Thyagaraj Sports Complex
- Recognition For
- Women empowerment, space and missile technology
- Notable Position
- Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO
- Mentor
- APJ Abdul Kalam
- Event Significance
- Inaugural event of Delhi Diocese’s Golden Jubilee celebrations