West Bengal Chief Minister on Monday paid her rich tribute to father of India’s space programme Vikram Sarabhai on his birth anniversary. Taking to her Twitter handle, Ms Banerjee said, ” Tribute to Vikram Sarabhai, renowned scientist, on his birth anniversary. ” He is considered to be the father of India’s space programme. With him at its helm, Indian National Committee for Space Research was set up in 1962. ISRO’s successes today are a tribute to this pioneer, ” she stated. Famous search engine Google on Monday dedicated a Doodle on the occasion.
Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Mumbai-based guest artist Pavan Rajurkar, celebrates the 100th birthday of award-winning Indian physicist, industrialist and innovator Vikram Sarabhai, remembered by many as the father of India’s space programme. (UNI)