Shri MGK Menon
Shri MGK Menon
- Designation : Former Chairman, ISRO
- Department / Ministry : Scientific Adviser to Prime Minister of India
Shri MGK Menon, an Indian physicist and policy maker, had played a prominent role in the development of science and technology in India over four decades. One of his most important contributions was nurturing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. While he was the Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister during 1986-89, he steered the vision for India’s progress through IT exports.
Shri Narasimhiah Seshagiri
Shri Narasimhiah Seshagiri
- Designation : Founder & Former Director General
- Department / Ministry : National Informatics Centre
Shri Narasimhiah Seshagiri was an Indian computer scientist, writer and the founding Director General of the National Informatics Centre, an apex organisation of the Government of India, handling its e-governance applications. He played a key role in the formulation of computer and software policies and establishment of STPI. He is also credited with many publications including Information systems for economies in transition.
