Overview

• M.R. Srinivasan, a pioneering nuclear scientist and Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 95 in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
• He was a key figure in India's nuclear program, working with Homi Bhabha on the Apsara reactor and leading the development of 18 nuclear power units through his career.
• Srinivasan held pivotal roles, including Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, and founding Chairman of NPCIL.
• Under his leadership, India navigated international sanctions post-1974 nuclear tests, achieving significant progress in nuclear energy self-reliance.
• National leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, paid tribute to his legacy as a visionary leader and nation-builder.