ISRO Chairman S Somanath presented with VTU honorary doctorate by Karnataka Governor Gehlot

PTI, Aug 14, 2024, 8:29 AM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday presented an honorary doctorate awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Belagavi and the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, to ISRO Chairman S Somanath at Raj Bhavan.

The governor lauded Somanath’s leadership and vision and underlined that his contributions to space science are not only remarkable but also serve as a beacon of inspiration for the youth of India.

“His outstanding work in the field of science is a testament to his dedication to the nation’s interests. This honorary doctorate is a fitting recognition of his tireless service, and I hope his legacy continues to inspire many more accolades,” a Raj Bhavan communiqué stated.

Gehlot specifically mentioned that under Somanath’s leadership, ISRO has achieved significant milestones, particularly in lunar exploration, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission.