Agni architect is new DRDO chief

[thestringshredder]

HYDERABAD: Scientist Avinash Chander, programme director, Agni and chief controller (missiles & strategic systems) has been elevated as scientific advisor to raksha mantri, secretary of department of defence R&D and director general of DRDO from June 1, 2013 for a period of three years. He succeeds Dr V K Saraswat following his superannuation.

"I feel honoured on being entrusted with such a responsible position. Dr Saraswat has set a good course for DRDO and I will continue to steer the organization to higher levels," he said after taking charge on Friday.

Avinash Chander, an eminent missile scientist, is the chief architect of the long range ballistic missile system Agni. He envisioned and evolved strategies for long range missiles and led the team in the design and development of the Agni missile systems (Agni A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5), thus providing cutting edge and strategic weapon systems to the armed forces. He played a key role in the development of the 5,000 km range Agni-V, propelling India into an elite club of five advanced nations.

Avinash Chander joined DRDO in 1972 after completing graduation in electrical engineering from IIT Delhi. He did MS in spatial information technology from JNTU, Hyderabad. The development of Agni range of missiles under highly restrictive international control regimes was possible due to his technology forecast, perspective planning and relentless efforts.

He created the infrastructure, industry base, production lines, and integration facilities to produce different classes of Agni missiles, according to a press note. His expertise also provided the necessary thrust for the programmes such as underwater missiles, BrahMos cruise missiles, Nag, and air defence systems.

Link - Agni architect is new DRDO chief - The Times of India

 

[Hulk]

Was V K forced out or normal exit?

 

[MST]

Thank God the attention wh@re is gone

 

[The Deterrent]

Good for DRDO, hope the boasting stops..

 

[Safriz]

Previous one was all talk less action....
I used to enjoy his boastful statements....

 

[Ayush]

hope it has happened for good..

 

[shiv]

good ! good riddance !

 

[Abingdonboy]

Was V K forced out or normal exit?

Scheduled retirement- nothing unusual. He had a big mouth but he didn't say anything that would have landed him in hot water and cause an early exit.

 

[soumya1989]

hope he will do better than vk.

 

[Invincible INDIAN]

Good Luck AC!!!