Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, a legendary figure in India’s nuclear science community and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away at 95 in Tamil Nadu’s Udhagamandalam on Tuesday. His career spanned over five decades, during which he laid the foundation for India’s self-reliant civil nuclear power programme.

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• M.R. Srinivasan passed away at 95 in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu
• Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission; Padma Vibhushan awardee
• Career began in 1955 with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
• Worked with Dr. Homi Bhabha on India’s first reactor, Apsara (1956)
• Led projects for India’s first atomic power station in 1959
• Key role in Madras Atomic Power Station as Chief Project Engineer (1967)
• Became Chairman of AEC and founding Chairman of NPCIL in 1987
• Oversaw development of 18 nuclear power units across India
• Known for building India’s self-reliant nuclear infrastructure
• Remembered for visionary leadership and contributions to energy security