Rajagopala Chidambaram, a distinguished physicist and key figure in India’s nuclear program, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 88.
Chidambaram played a pivotal role in India’s nuclear tests, including the Pokhran-I (1974) and Pokhran-II (1998) tests.
Key Contributions:
Principal Scientific Adviser: Served as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India from 2001 to 2018.
Roles and Positions:
Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (1990-1993)
Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (1993-2000)
Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (1994-1995)
Awards and Honors:
Received multiple accolades, such as the Padma Shri (1975) and Padma Vibhushan (1999).
