Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee Vikram Sarabhai, an Indian scientist, innovator used to believe in science and how it can lead on to the path to development.
Google doodle celebrates the 100th anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai, also known as the father of India's space program who founded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Vikram Sarabhai was born on August 12, 1919 in Ahmadabad. With his interest in science, exploration, he attended Gujarat college and later went to study at Cambridge to earn his doctorate.
Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee Vikram Sarabhai, an Indian scientist, innovator used to believe in science and how it can lead on to the path to development.
Google via its doodle presented an innovative representation commemorating the 100th anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai.
The illustration was created by Mumbai-based guest artist Pavan Rajurkar, who used space objects like a rocket launcher, moon, stars, and atmosphere all painted in space colour to pay his tribute to the Indian scientist.
In 1947, Vikram Sarabhai founded the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) and began his research in cosmic rays, an area of astronomy where he had a personal interest.
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) was formally established as MG Science Institute in Ahmedabad in 1947 with the active support of Karmkshetra Educational Foundation and the Ahmedabad Education Society.
The institute carried research in cosmic rays and upper atmosphere. Later the institute advanced its research into theoretical physics and radiophysics.
Vikram Sarabhai later as an industrialist set up Operations Research Group (ORG), which was a first market venture in the country.
Sarabhai helped setting up other institutes in the country including:
- Nehru Foundation for Development in Ahmedabad
- India Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
- Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA) and the (CEPT)
As a researcher and innovator, Vikram Sarabhai proudly served as:
- President of the Physics section, Indian Science Congress (1962)
- President of the General Conference of the I.A.E.A., Vienna (1970)
- Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (1966–1971)
- Vice-President, Fourth UN Conference on
- 'Peaceful uses of Atomic Energy' (1971)
- Founder and Chairman (1963–1971), Space Applications Centre
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