Dr. M. R. Srinivasan

Current Context : Dr. M. R. Srinivasan, a pioneering Indian nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away, at the age of 95 in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.

About

• Who was he?
• Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan was instrumental in developing India’s nuclear power programme, contributing significantly to the nation’s self-reliance in nuclear energy.
• Education
  He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in 1950 and completed his master’s and Ph.D. in gas turbine technology from McGill University, Canada, by 1954.
• Institutional Roles : As the founding Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), Dr. Srinivasan oversaw the development of 18 nuclear power units, significantly advancing India’s nuclear energy capabilities.
• Awards and Honours : He was honored with the Padma Shri (1984), Padma Bhushan (1990), and Padma Vibhushan (2015) for his outstanding contributions to science and engineering.
• Global Recognition : Srinivasan served as a senior adviser at the International Atomic Energy Agency and was a founding member of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).