Archive · 22 May 2025
Nuclear Scientist M.R. Srinivasan Laid to Rest with Honors
M.R. Srinivasan, a famous scientist who helped India with nuclear power, has passed away.
He was 95 years old and was laid to rest with honors.
He worked on important projects like India's first nuclear reactor and power station.
He also received a big award for his work.
Many important people came to pay their respects after he died.
He helped build the first nuclear reactor and was a key person in developing nuclear energy in India.
M.R. Srinivasan, a nuclear scientist, was laid to rest with state honors.
He passed away on May 20 at the age of 95.
He was a former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
He worked on India's first nuclear reactor and power station.
He received the Padma Vibhushan award.
- Who
- M.R. Srinivasan, a former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
- What
- M.R. Srinivasan, a nuclear scientist, was laid to rest.
- When
- May 20, 2025 (death) and May 22, 2025 (funeral)
- Where
- Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- He was a key figure in India's nuclear program.
- Profession
- Nuclear scientist
- Age at Death
- 95
- Date of Death
- May 20, 2025
- Location of Funeral
- Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
- Key Roles
- Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
- Award
- Padma Vibhushan