Odisha CM Pays Tributes to Vikram Sarabhai, Father of Indian Space Programme, on Birth Anniversary

By Newsroom Odisha Network On Aug 12, 2021

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid his humble tributes to father of India’s space programme, Padma Vibhushan Vikram Sarabhai on his birth anniversary.

“Humble tributes to one of the greatest scientists, and father of India’s space programme, Padma Vibhushan Vikram Sarabhai on his birth anniversary. He played a pioneering role in opening new frontiers for India’s space exploration and established many institutes of repute”, the Chief Minister tweeted.

Humble tributes to one of the greatest scientists, and father of India’s space programme, #PadmaVibhushan #VikramSarabhai on his birth anniversary. He played a pioneering role in opening new frontiers for India’s space exploration and established many institutes of repute. pic.twitter.com/IhuEn3t8SS

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 12, 2021

Vikram Sarabhai, who initiated India’s space research and helped develop nuclear power in the country, was born on August 12, 1919. Known as the father of the Indian space program Vikram Sarabhai is known for the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).