Former ISRO chief Ok. Kasturirangan cremated with state honours

The state honour being accorded to former ISRO chief Ok. Kasturirangan throughout his final rites, in Bengaluru on April 27, 2025.
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Former ISRO chief Ok. Kasturirangan who handed away on the age of 84 was cremated with state honours on Sunday (April 27, 2025) in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Sunday (April 27) paid final respects to the visionary scientist. “The demise of Dr. Kasturirangan is an irreparable loss for the nation, he was a famend scientist. He has made an enormous contribution to the nation within the discipline of house. He has contributed so much to Karnataka. It’s the responsibility of the state authorities to recollect him,” the Chief Minister mentioned addressing mediapersons.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays final respects to the mortal stays of former ISRO chairman Ok Kasturirangan, in Bengaluru on April 27, 2025.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally paid tribute to the late Indian scientist within the 121st episode of Mann Ki Baat. In his handle, PM Modi mentioned, “His contribution to science, schooling and taking India’s house program to new heights will at all times be remembered. Underneath his management, ISRO gained a brand new identification. The house packages that progressed beneath his steerage introduced international recognition to India’s efforts. Most of the satellites that India makes use of immediately have been launched beneath his steerage,” PM Modi mentioned.

In the meantime, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot additionally expressed grief on the demise of the previous ISRO Chief and mentioned that he was an ideal scholar and performed a serious position in shaping house analysis and house tasks. “He was an ideal scientist, an ideal scholar. As Chairman of ISRO, he performed a serious position in shaping house analysis and house tasks. He additionally served as Vice Chancellor in two establishments. I had the chance to satisfy him in lots of programmes and search his blessings. I pay my humble tributes to him and pray to God to provide energy to the bereaved household to bear this loss,” Mr. Gehlot mentioned talking to the media.

Former ISRO Chairman Ok. Sivan additionally condoled the demise and mentioned that Kasturirangan contributed to nationwide programmes other than house programmes. “It’s a big loss for the nation. He has contributed not solely to the house programme but in addition to different nationwide programmes. PSLV, GSLV and plenty of satellites have been launched beneath his management. I provide my condolences to the bereaved household…” Mr. Sivan mentioned talking to ANI.

Former ISRO Chairman Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan handed away in Bengaluru on April 25 on the age of 84.