Dr V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space, was honoured with the G P Birla Memorial Award on July 25, 2025, in Hyderabad.

The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to India’s space research and future ambitions in satellite technology and space exploration.

Key Points:

• Dr V. Narayanan received the G P Birla Memorial Award from Smt Nirmala Birla at a ceremony held in Hyderabad on July 25, 2025.
• The award is given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the fields of science, technology, and astronomy, commemorating the legacy of industrialist and philanthropist G. P. Birla.
• Past recipients of the award include Nobel laureates and Indian scientific figures such as Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Dr K. Kasturirangan.
• Dr Narayanan delivered the G P Birla Memorial Lecture, where he emphasized India’s vision to increase its satellite count from 55 to 150 in the next three years.
• He also shared ISRO’s future plans, including the launch of 12 space missions in FY25 and the goal of establishing a fully functional Indian space station by 2035.