V Narayanan, a rocket scientist with nearly four decades of experience, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet confirmed his two-year tenure, which will commence on January 14, 2025, succeeding outgoing chairman S Somanath.
In his first interaction with reporters following the appointment, Narayanan expressed humility about leading the prestigious organization.
“It is such a great organisation. Several great leaders have led it (in the past). I consider it as great luck to be part of it,” he said.
The newly appointed chairman revealed that he first learnt of his selection from the Prime Minister’s Office. “The PM is deciding everything. The PMO has contacted. The current chairman S Somanath sir also called and talked about the new appointment,” Narayanan explained.
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