Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent nuclear scientist Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, describing him as a “towering figure in India’s nuclear journey” and a “visionary technocrat.” Dr. Srinivasan passed away in Udhagamandalam of Tamil Nadu at the age of 95.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister paid tribute to the late scientist, stating, “We mourn the loss of Dr M.R. Srinivasan, a towering figure in India’s nuclear journey and a visionary technocrat. His contributions to atomic energy and national self-reliance will inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his family and the scientific community. Om Shanti.”
We mourn the loss of Dr M.R. Srinivasan, a towering figure in India’s nuclear journey and a visionary technocrat. His contributions to atomic energy and national self-reliance will inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his family and the scientific community. Om Shanti.
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 20, 2025
Dr. Srinivasan was widely regarded as a key architect of India’s civil nuclear energy programme. His illustrious career with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) spanned more than five decades, beginning in September 1955.
A close associate of Dr. Homi Bhabha, Dr. Srinivasan played a pivotal role in the construction of Apsara, India’s first nuclear research reactor, which attained criticality in August 1956. His lifelong contributions significantly shaped India’s atomic energy capabilities and laid the foundation for self-reliance in the nuclear sector.
The scientific community, along with national leaders, continues to pay homage to a man whose legacy will endure in India’s nuclear and technological advancement.
