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Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief and K Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru , officials said.
He was 84 and is survived by two sons, family sources said adding, he was suffering from age related ailments for the past few months.
He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27,” the officials said.
Chairperson of drafting committee on New National Edutation Policy (NEP), Kasturirangan had also served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and chairman of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission.
He had also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (2003-09) and as member of then Planning Commission of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes on X , I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a towering figure in India’s scientific and educational journey. His visionary leadership and selfless contribution to the nation will always be remembered.
He served ISRO with great diligence, steering India’s space programme to new heights, for which we also received global recognition. His leadership also witnessed ambitious satellite launches and focussed on innovation.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a towering figure in India’s scientific and educational journey. His visionary leadership and selfless contribution to the nation will always be remembered.
He served ISRO with great diligence, steering India’s space… pic.twitter.com/GPdFKPU7b5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2025
